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Wings2Water recognizes Nitrate Watch initiative for public water testing effort
The Nitrate Watch program, which provides free nitrate test kits to the public, has been named this summer’s “Water Warrior” by Wings2Water and GreenState Credit Union, the organizations have announced. The Nitrate Watch Program, developed by the Izaak Walton League…
NSF awards $600,000 to University of Iowa professor for cutting-edge autonomous vehicle safety research
The National Science Foundation has awarded professor Guanpeng Li of the University of Iowa’s Department…
MedBerry wins top prize at University of Iowa’s Startup Games
The 2024-25 edition of the Startup Games, hosted by the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn…
Long John Silver’s reopened in southwest Cedar Rapids
The Long John Silver’s restaurant at 2630 Williams Blvd. SW in Cedar Rapids has now…
US News & World Report ranks UI Health Care for best children’s hospital in Iowa
University of Iowa Health Care’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital has been recognized in nine pediatric…
Homeownership rate in Iowa increases since 2014
According to a study conducted by the real estate site New Jersey Real Estate Network,…
Washington County Hospitals & Clinics recognized as Top 20 Critical Access Hospital at National Rural Health Conference
Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) was recognized last month for its commitment to excellence…
Iowa City’s Fall Shop Crawl returns Oct. 18
Cooler weather, fall jackets, pumpkin spice and all things Autumn herald the return of the…
Third annual Shop Iowa Day returns Oct. 9
Shoppers wanting to get a head start on their holiday purchases while keeping dollars local…
The Downtown Dish with John Kenyon and Andrew Sherburne
On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by John Kenyon, Executive Director of Iowa…
Monticello celebrates National Manufacturing Week with factory tours Oct. 8
The Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to celebrate National Manufacturing Week with…
Veridian Credit Union receives top workplace, leadership awards
Veridian Credit Union has received two awards from the Des Moines Register for workplace and…
University of Iowa Health Care seeks $280 million acquisition of oncology practice to expand cancer treatment in Iowa
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents…
Especially for You Race sets participation record
A record-setting 16,679 people registered for the 34th annual Especially for You Race Against Breast…
Fairfax State Savings Bank celebrates 100-year anniversary
Fairfax State Savings Bank is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year. Chartered in 1924, the…
Mount Mercy University to launch football program in 2026
Mount Mercy University’s Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex will be seeing a lot more pigskins,…
