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Community Foundation to match gifts for Linn County public classroom projects
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announced it is once more partnering with DonorsChoose to match donations for classroom projects in Linn County public schools. DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit organization, gives teachers an online platform to post classroom projects for…
CRST announces leadership change and celebrates industry and safety achievements
CRST has announced the appointment of Bill Clement as its new group president and chief…
Housing Fund for Linn County wins $100,000 competition in Des Moines
The Housing Fund for Linn County, on behalf of the Alliance for Equitable Housing, won…
2024 Iowa Podcast Awards winners announced
On Sunday, Sept. 15. around 200 attendees from throughout the state traveled to Cedar Rapids…
Cedar Rapids Fun Station to expand, open new location
A new indoor family entertainment center that touts itself as the state’s largest indoor adventure…
Crystal Group collaborates with BAE Systems on new cross-domain solution for data security
Crystal Group, a designer and manufacturer of rugged, high-performance computing solutions, has announced a partnership…
NewBoCo receives Wells Fargo grant to further impact of Kiva Iowa
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the…
The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City
A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October.…
Johnson County Public Health partners with CredibleMind to launch mental health website
The Johnson County Public Health Department has announced a partnership with CredibleMind, an online platform…
North Liberty joins United Way’s joint funding effort
The city of North Liberty announced it will now participate in the United Way of…
Hy-Vee voted Best Grocery Store in America in USA TODAY
Hy-Vee has been voted the Best Grocery Store in America, according to USA TODAY’s 10Best…
Chrome Horse is closing in September
Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo area, has announced its upcoming…
Kirkwood F&B director named among ’40 Women to Watch’
The Iowa Restaurant Association has named a Cedar Rapids food and beverage (F&B) director as…
City of Swisher to rebrand with help from Community Branding Grant
The city of Swisher is gearing up for a brand refresh, courtesy of Greater Iowa…
More Cedar Rapids casino details to be unveiled at Monday news conference
Leaders of an effort to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids will provide more details…
Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union team up for a greener Iowa with limited-edition pale ale release
Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have announced the release of the fourth annual…
