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University of Iowa Venture School accepting fall 2025 applications
The University of Iowa’s Venture School is accepting applications for its fall 2025 cohort, which will begin the week of Oct. 6 at locations across the state. The Mason City program will start earlier, on Sept. 4. According to a…
Stephanie Hartson named president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa has named Stephanie Hartson…
ABI President Mike Ralston to receive Manufacturing Champion Award
Mike Ralston, president of the Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI), will be recognized…
North Liberty Community Pantry to break ground on new facility next week
The North Liberty Community Pantry will break ground on a new 10,500-square-foot facility at 350…
Johnson County employees to participate in nationwide “Great Apple Crunch” event
Johnson County employees will join a nationwide celebration of local food sourcing on Wednesday, Oct.…
PinSeekers seeks to build third location in Dubuque
The Dubuque Racing Association (DRA) Board of Directors approved a proposal Sept. 24 recommending a…
EVO Transportation acquires West Side Transport
EVO Transportation & Energy Services (EVO), a main truckload carrier and ground transportation provider to…
Fresh Connect program offers free business coaching for Eastern Iowa farmers
Beginning farmers seeking to enhance their business and marketing strategies can now apply for Fresh…
Integrated DNA Technologies debuts new blood cancer research panel
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has introduced the Archer VARIANTPlex Lymphoma panel, a new tool for…
Yelloh announces it will cease operations in November
Yelloh, the food home-delivery business best identified by its iconic yellow delivery vehicles, announced Tuesday…
Collins Aerospace receives FAA approval for multifunction display
Collins Aerospace has received the first-ever FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval for a fully…
The District launches ‘Cone Zone Cash’ program to support Cedar Rapids businesses impacted by construction
In an attempt to support small businesses in the New Bohemia neighborhood impacted by several…
Mercy Cedar Rapids introduces AI technology to enhance breast cancer surgery
Mercy Medical Center and Hall-Perrine Cancer Center have announced a new partnership with SymBioSys to…
International Paper awards $5,000 to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity
The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity…
Existing-home sales dipped 2.5% in August, NAR says
Existing-home sales fell nationwide in August, according to a report Sept. 19 from the National…
$1.3 million grant boosts NewBo City Market ‘Next Level Local’ campaign
The NewBo City Market has received its largest contribution to date for its “Next Level…
