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UScellular donates $5,000 in equipment to Boys & Girls Clubs
UScellular donated $5,000 worth of electronics, furniture, art supplies, sports equipment and games to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor Friday afternoon, Dec. 5 at the Olivet Unit in Cedar Rapids. The donation marks the third consecutive year UScellular…
Cedar Rapids UnityPoint Health leader named among Becker’s Healthcare “CMOs to Know”
Three clinical leaders from UnityPoint Health have been recognized as “Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to…
Mercy’s Kathy Good recognized with Worldmaker Community Weaver Award
Mercy Medical Center has announced that Kathy Good, senior director of The Chris & Suzy…
Sanctuary Pub, Which Wich in Iowa City closed for business
Sanctuary Pub, a favorite English-inspired watering hole in Iowa City since 1972, has closed its…
SBA approves $18.5 million in Iowa loans in December 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
North Liberty’s Snuggie Bar Crawl returns for seventh year
North Liberty’s Snuggie Crawl is set to return for its seventh year, inviting participants to…
Wilson’s Orchard announces restaurant closure
Iowa City-based Wilson’s Orchard & Farm will be closing its restaurant and converting the upper…
Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants
Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South…
Field Day Brewing Company introduces cannabis-infused drinks on draft
Almost a year after introducing its cannabis-infused beverage line Day Dreamer, Field Day Brewing Company…
Iowa Starbucks Workers United join national strike
Starbucks workers in Iowa City and Davenport are joining an escalating national strike Tuesday, Dec.…
Iowa City performing arts high school earns Cognia accreditation
Iowa Conservatory (ICON) has announced its regional accreditation with Cognia and recognition by the state…
Party City to close all store locations
After nearly 40 years in business, Party City is ceasing operations. CNN reported the announcement…
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County hosting ‘Black in Business’ holiday shop and swap
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County will host a celebration of local Black entrepreneurship and…
IEDA board awards $42,000 CAT grant to Nation Czech and Slovak Museum & Library
The Iowa Economic Development Authority has awarded a $42,500 Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant…
The Halal Guys’ grand opening this weekend
The Halal Guys, known for its Middle Eastern cuisine with an American twist, will open…
SBA reports $195.9 million in Iowa loan approvals for 2024 fiscal year
The Iowa district office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the agency’s fiscal…