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2025 Forty Under 40: Ellie Evans
Ellie Evans Talent Engagement Manager | First Mainstreet Insurance, a TrueNorth Company AGE: 27 Residence: Cedar Rapids Hometown: Marion Education: Bachelor’s degree in communication, minor in public relations, and a certificate in nonprofit management Who do you consider your local…
Iowa Brewers Guild announces winners of ‘Iowa Ambassador of Craft’ awards
The Iowa Brewers Guild (IBG) has announced the winners of the inaugural Iowa Ambassador of…
Van Meter appointed as authorized Rockwell Automation distributor
Cedar Rapids-based Van Meter Inc. has announced that they are the newly-authorized Rockwell Automation distributor…
New restaurant planned for historic Iowa River Power Building
The historic Iowa River Power building will once more be filled with diners and the…
UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center expanding MRI services
UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa is expanding its imaging services with…
Lion Bridge Brewing launches MoonDream THC beverage brand
Lion Bridge Brewing has announced the launch of MoonDream, a line of THC-infused sparkling waters.…
Veridian, Community 1st among three Iowa credit unions awarded grants to serve disadvantaged communities
Three Iowa credit unions designated as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), including Veridian Credit Union…
Party at the Museum to celebrate nonprofit professionals
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host a Nonprofit Party at the Museum to…
Toyota Financial Services announces plans to lay off 54 remaining Cedar Rapids employees
As the final step in Toyota Financial Services’ closure of its Cedar Rapids operations, the…
Four Linn County companies receive SBA loans in October
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
CBJ’s Most Influential Leaders of 2024
The CBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the people who have made the biggest mark on…
Revology selected by Indiana health care network for long-term contract
Revology has announced an agreement with Hancock Health to expand their existing partnership into a…
Kirkwood Community College to decommission wind turbine
Kirkwood Community College announced Nov. 1 that it will be decommissioning its wind turbine in…
Coe College launches direct entry program to train next generation of pilots amid industry shortage
Coe College will launch a direct entry program for Fall 2025 applicants pursuing its aviation…
Mercy Medical Center earns top state ranking in CHIME Digital Health recognition
Mercy Medical Center has achieved level 9 certification in the 2024 CHIME Digital Health Most…
Roofing company reaches consent order with Iowa Insurance Division over alleged unlicensed public adjusting practices
This story has been updated with a statement from Recon Roofing & Construction. A Des…
