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Can Shed selects Kids First Law Center as third quarter nonprofit partner
Can Shed has named Kids First Law Center as its featured nonprofit partner for the third quarter of 2025 through its “Containers for a Cause” program. The Cedar Rapids-based redemption center will direct proceeds from donated beverage containers to the…
MBI-WORKS Request for Proposal open for Iowa schools and nonprofits
The 2024 Request for Proposal (RFP) from the MBI-WORKS Endowment Board is now open to…
Alliant Energy named a top utility in economic development
Alliant Energy has received the Top Utility in Economic Development honor from Site Selection magazine.…
UI Tippie researcher awarded $272K to study transportation systems
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded another Tippie College of Business researcher a grant…
Kirkwood to hold first Jones County Leadership Council meeting
Kirkwood Community College is set to launch its inaugural Jones County Leadership Council meeting on…
Principal to host Girl Scout Takeover Day
Principal Financial Group and the Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa (GSGI) have launched a partnership…
Seven entrepreneurs to be honored at Iowa JPEC event
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) will recognize seven individuals for…
AAMI Executive Director LaNisha Cassell to step down Oct. 7
The Board of Directors of the African American Museum of Iowa has announced that Executive…
Coe College earns ‘Best Career Services’ ranking in national survey
The Princeton Review recently ranked Coe College as No. 8 for Best Career Services in…
City of Cedar Rapids, College Community announce Prairie Summit YMCA collaboration
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a development agreement at its Aug. 27 meeting establishing…
First MainStreet Insurance acquires three Midwest agencies
First MainStreet Insurance (FMSI) has announced the addition of three new agencies to its growing…
Iowa Economic Development Authority awards nearly $1.7 million in arts and culture grants
Iowa’s art community received a significant boost on Wednesday when the Iowa Economic Development Authority…
Mercy Medical Center officials outline plans for North Liberty clinic
Mercy Medical Center officials have provided some details on their plans for a new clinic…
Johnson County awards $350,000 in Community Food and Farm grants
As announced on Wednesday, Aug. 28, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted to distribute…
GreatAmerica opens fall application period for Employee Advised Fund
GreatAmerica Financial Services announced Tuesday that its Employee Advised Fund fall application period will open…
UFG insurance garners awards for creative marketing
Cedar Rapids-based P&C carrier, UFG Insurance, recently scored one silver and two bronze awards for…
