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Kirkwood joins national network to advance student career outcomes
Kirkwood Community College has joined a national initiative aimed at ensuring students earn degrees that lead to good-paying jobs or bachelor’s degrees. According to a news release, the college is one of 55 institutions newly selected to participate in the…
University of Iowa earns gold rating for sustainability efforts
The University of Iowa has been recognized for its sustainability initiatives, earning a gold rating…
University of Iowa engineering leverages P3 seed funding to secure $9.4 Million in NASA grants
The University of Iowa’s P3 grant program is reshaping Earth observation research within its College…
University of Iowa Innovation Challenge awards $75,000 to entrepreneurs
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) awarded $75,000 to winners of…
Hibu recognized as Microsoft Advertising’s 2024 Channel Partner of the Year
Hibu Inc., provider of digital marketing solutions to local businesses across the United States, has…
Nominations open for Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
Nominations are now open for the Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award, sponsored by the…
Iowa KidSight launches its first Medical Advisory Board
Iowa KidSight, based in Coralville and dedicated to vision screenings for children, has announced its…
Hills Bank plans grand opening for Williamsburg branch
Hills Bank is celebrating the grand opening of its 19th location on Dec. 2. The…
Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County opens applications for $2.9 million in funds
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County (HTFJC) has announced a new round of $2,900,000…
Save-A-Lot grocery store in southwest Cedar Rapids closing
The Save-A-Lot grocery store in southwest Cedar Rapids, known for its low-cost, no-frills approach to…
Envision East Central Iowa successfully trains first cohort in Strategic Doing method
Envision East Central Iowa, a roadmap for economic development initiated by East Central Iowa Council…
Big Grove Brewery plans celebration commemorating gold medal at Great American Beer Festival
Iowa-based Big Grove Brewery is planning a series of celebrations commemorating its gold medal win…
Mercy Medical Center Foundation, Fairfax State Savings Bank announce Giving Tuesday match challenge
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced that Fairfax State Savings Bank will match financial…
CSI Iowa, Iowa Women’s Foundation release report on impact of child care initiative
Common Sense Institute Iowa (CSI), in partnership with the Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF), has released…
Iowa Restaurant Association names four Corridor businesses in 40 Women to Watch list
The Iowa Restaurant Association has announced its 2024 list of 40 Women to Watch in…
Alliance for Equitable Housing launches pilot program to enhance relations between tenants, landlords
The Alliance for Equitable Housing of Cedar Rapids has launched a new pilot program designed…
