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HEDCO adds four to board of directors
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has appointed four new members to its board of directors: Torri Freese, Rob Wenzel, Rod Hanssen and Supervisor Sami Scheetz. Ms. Freese serves as Key Account Manager II at Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids.…
Crumbl takes a bite out of Coralville
Crumbl, a popular dessert chain known for its enormous cookies and signature pink boxes, is…
Linn County supervisor vacancy draws 17 applicants
Linn County has received 17 applications from candidates to fill the upcoming District 2 Board…
IEDA approves grants, financial incentives for Herbert Hoover Museum, Ingredion expansion
On Friday, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved financial incentives for businesses in Ankeny…
Willis Dady celebrates 10 years of Hops for Housing fundraiser
For the last 10 years, Willis Dady Homeless Services has hosted Hops for Housing, an…
Iowa City’s Farm to Street Dinner returns
The annual Farm to Street Dinner will return to downtown Iowa City on Aug. 21,…
Lone Tree and Shueyville receive branding grant
A grant that aims to support rural Johnson County communities develop a cohesive and impactful…
Infinity announces plans to hire for 100 new positions
Infinity, an inside sales and customer service agency with headquarters offices in Cedar Rapids and…
Latin American restaurant Lacayo to close doors April 11
Lacayo, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo district, will permanently close on April…
Johnson County Solar Task Force to launch March 27
Johnson County businesses and solar energy advocates have teamed up to form the Johnson County…
Chris DeWolf receives Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award to…
Former Bohemian building in Cedar Rapids sold
The building that served as the former home of The Bohemian restaurant in the NewBo…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance presents third annual ‘Buy319’ day
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced this year’s Buy319 Day, set for…
Iowa farmers urge USDA to reinstate local food programs in open letter
Two Iowa farms impacted by the recent funding freeze for farm-to-school and food assistance programs…
Two Corridor restaurants named Iowa’s Best Burger Contest finalists
Two Corridor restaurants are among the 10 finalists for the 16th annual Iowa’s Best Burger…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. seeks expert proposals for strategic investment district charrette process
Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) announced its request for letters of intent and proposals…
