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Signature Aviation debuts ‘Elevate Every Moment’ tagline
Signature Aviation, which operates the private aviation terminal at Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids, has introduced a new tagline as part of an ongoing brand evolution. The company unveiled “Elevate Every Moment” on Oct. 13, building on a visual…
Iowa adds 1,900 workers to labor force in August
Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased to 67.5 percent in August as 1,900 people joined…

Crisp & Green to open first Eastern Iowa location at Iowa River Landing
Minnesota-based fast-casual restaurant chain Crisp & Green will open its first Eastern Iowa location at…

Several Corridor projects among recipients of Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Sept. 11 it had awarded Workforce Housing Tax Credits…

Leadership Iowa announces 2025-26 participants, community hosts
Forty leaders from across Iowa have been selected to participate in the 2025-26 Leadership Iowa…

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity begins construction of new affordable home
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is starting construction on a new affordable home in Cedar…

Iowa Children’s Museum receives $20,000 state grant
The Iowa Children’s Museum has received a $20,000 operating support grant through the Cultural Leadership…

Iowa City firm awarded $10,000 in state homeownership competition
Iowa City-based Residential Mortgage Network was awarded $10,000 in the 2025 Iowa Homeownership Incubator Pitch…

Downtown Iowa City clothing boutique, Textiles, reopening this month under new ownership
A downtown Iowa City women’s clothing boutique is reopening under new ownership this month after…

Ryan Companies marks 35 years in Cedar Rapids with new downtown office
Ryan Companies US Inc. has moved into a new downtown office space at Kingston Yard,…

PCI Neurology establishes inpatient partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Neurology is now providing inpatient neurological services exclusively at UnityPoint Health…

New independent sci-fi bookstore opens in Riverside
A new independent bookstore specializing in sci-fi and fantasy opened Aug. 30 in Riverside. Gnoll’s…

UI professor wins Lasker Award for cystic fibrosis research
Dr. Michael J. Welsh, a University of Iowa professor and Iowa native, has received the…

Martin Equipment named Trimble Technology Outlet
Trimble Inc. has selected Martin Equipment as its newest Trimble Technology Outlet, the technology company…

PCI Urology announces exclusive surgical partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Urology (PCI Urology) has formed an exclusive surgical partnership with UnityPoint…

UI professor wins 2025 Horwitz Prize for muscular dystrophy research
Dr. Kevin Campbell, professor and chair of molecular physiology and biophysics at the University of…
