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Scott Wilson leaving Kernels to become NewBo City Market executive director
Scott Wilson is leaving the Cedar Rapids Kernels – where he’s worked for 19 years, the last 14 years as general manager – to become the new executive director of the NewBo City Market. The announcement was made Tuesday, Sept.…
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…
Farmers State Bank announces new CEO
Farmers State Bank (FSB) – owned and operated out of Marion, Iowa – has announced…
UI Health Care begins hiring process for North Liberty campus
University of Iowa Health Care announced it’s now seeking applicants to fill roles at its…
The Downtown Dish with Geoff Fruin, city manager of Iowa City
On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by Geoff Fruin, City Manager of Iowa…
Rayser Holdings named winner at Annual Awards for Communications Excellence
Rayser Holdings has announced that it has been named a winner at the 2024 Annual Awards…
Iowa JPEC grants $11,300 to entrepreneurs in statewide Venture School program
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) wrapped up its statewide Venture…
NewBo City Market awarded $500,000 CAT grant for ‘Next Level Local’ expansion campaign
The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has been awarded a $500,000 Community Attraction and…
Katie Oatsvall named Horizons president and chief executive officer
Horizons, a nonprofit organization and A United Way partner agency headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has…
