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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa launches new financial literacy program
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has been selected as one of the few JA locations nationwide to pilot Financial Playbook by Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, a financial literacy program for young adults. The program, developed in partnership with the…
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…
Shamus Roeder named Iowa JPEC Mentor of the Year
Shamus Roeder had a clear reason for shifting his career from medicine to engineering. “I…
South Slope and Aureon announce two new matching charity grants
South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon have awarded matching charity grants to the Amana Benefited…
Lubben Vineyards opening new location in Anamosa
Dan and Judy Lubben will celebrate the opening of Lubben Vineyards in Anamosa with a…
The Downtown Dish: a connected campus with Barbara Wilson, UI president
On today’s episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by Barbara Wilson, president of the University…
City of Cedar Rapids, J’nae Peterman honored at Housing Iowa Awards
The City of Cedar Rapids, as well as Homeless Systems Manager J’nae Peterman, were honored…
Coe College awarded $225K NASA grant for advanced STEM computing
NASA recently awarded a $225,000 grant to Coe College to enhance its computing infrastructure. According…
UI proposes cancer-focused health sciences research facility
The University of Iowa is in the early stages of planning a new cancer research…
LL Flooring stores in Marion, Davenport set to close despite last-minute deal
Despite a last-minute deal that will keep hundreds of LL Flooring stores open, the company’s…
Mercy Cedar Rapids adopts state-of-the-art software for breast cancer assessment
The Mercy Women’s Center has adopted Volpara Risk Pathways, a state-of-the-art software program designed to…
L&W Supply opens first Iowa location in Cedar Rapids
L&W Supply, a nationwide distributor of interior building materials and construction supplies, has opened its…
Dutch Market draws crowds at Washington grand opening
Washington’s newest Dutch Market saw a significant turnout on Aug. 17 as the community gathered…
Ernst names Tootsie’s Ice Cream of Benton County as Iowa Small Business of the Week
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has chosen Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More of Benton County as…
Iowa City opens proposals for 21 S. Linn St. redevelopment
The City of Iowa City has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment…
NAHB: Single-family housing up nationally, while multifamily growth is down
A lack of resale homes and pent-up demand more than offset high mortgage rates and…
