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Two Hotel at Kirkwood Center employees earn statewide honors
Two employees at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center received recognition at the Iowa Restaurant Association’s 2025 Iowa Hospitality Showcase, held recently at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. Catering Sales Manager Ande Long was named to the 40 Women…
Iowa County Development set to launch business facade/signage grant
Iowa County Community Development (ICCD) is set to launch a facade/signage grant, incentivizing businesses in…
Cedar Rapids AniMeals becomes a Horizons program
AniMeals, a Cedar Rapids service often referred to as “Meals on Wheels for pets,” is…
Coralville Costco workers to organize union with Teamsters 238
Workers at Costco’s Coralville location have announced they will organize a union with Teamsters Local…
Federal funding freeze uncertainty jeopardizes Linn County nonprofits, survey finds
After the recent federal funding freeze debacle, Linn County nonprofits have experienced significant uncertainty. As…
CRBT announces leadership change
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that Larry Helling will retire from his…
Pending final approval, Hy-Vee secures naming rights for North Liberty’s new event center and amphitheater
Pending final city council approval, the new event center and amphitheater in North Liberty’s Centennial…
Iowa City Council special election scheduled for March 4
Iowa City voters will decide the next representative for the District C City Council seat…
MidAmerican Energy announces ambitious Iowa solar energy project
MidAmerican Energy announced a proposal Monday for two new generation projects in an effort to…
True North Restoration opens Cedar Rapids location
True North Restoration celebrated the grand opening of its new location, 4501 Pro Farmer Rd.,…
Deadline approaches for University of Iowa Venture School
Aspiring entrepreneurs looking to refine their business ideas and gain expert guidance can apply for…
New mixed-use development proposed for former Marion Public Library site
A new mixed-use development is in the works for the former Marion Public Library site…
Fisher Group in Hiawatha closing
Fisher Group in Hiawatha is closing its doors, according to a notification posted to the…
GreatAmerica announces move into 3D printing sector
Cedar Rapids-based GreatAmerica Financial Services is making a strategic move into the rapidly expanding additive…
St. Luke’s earns first trauma certification in Iowa for freestanding ER
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Marion Emergency Room has earned the first trauma certification…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announces 2025 Executive Leadership Program cohort
Greater Iowa City, Inc. has partnered with the University of Iowa’s Tippie Leadership Collaborative to…
