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Iowa City Downtown District creates new economic development role
The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to hire its first-ever director of economic vitality, a newly created leadership position aimed at guiding business attraction, retention and long-term economic growth strategies for the downtown core. The organization announced the position…
St. Luke’s Hospital is using AI technology for colon cancer detection
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has announced that it is now…
Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honors impactful Johnson County leaders
A Johnson County community and economic vision plan that sprang from the ashes of the…
Greater Iowa City releases Johnson County laborshed analysis
Using data from the Iowa Workforce Development’s laborshed reports from 2024, Greater Iowa City, Inc.…
Johnson County Historic Poor Farm joins Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area
Silos & Smokestacks National Heritage Area (SSNHA), a member of the National Park Service National…
Collins Aerospace awarded U.S. Navy Cooperative Engagement Capability design agent contract
Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids has been awarded a follow-on contract, with a potential for…
Cedar Rapids Rotary accepting applications for Grand Impact pitch competition
Cedar Rapids-area nonprofits are invited to apply for the fourth-annual Grand Impact, a pitch-style event…
The Downtown Dish with Betsy Potter
On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by Betsy Potter, executive director of the…
Farmers Hen House sold to New Hampshire-based egg farm
Pete & Gerry’s Organics, LLC, a nationwide brand for humane egg farming, has purchased Farmers…
Homemakers Furniture opening new location in Tiffin
Homemakers Furniture is planning to open its second location in Tiffin, according to a release…
Washington County Business Partnership Annual Dinner set for March 10
Tickets are now available for the Washington County Business Partnership Annual Dinner, scheduled for March…
Iowa City nonprofit Stories Project eyes downtown lot for storytelling museum
An Iowa City nonprofit is reviving a long-standing vision to create a destination to celebrate…
Epiphany Dermatology acquires third Coralville location, 100th clinic nationwide
Epiphany Dermatology announced the addition of its 100th clinic in a news release Monday. Through…
St. Luke’s hospital installs new aquatic therapy equipment
A lead gift from the Hall Perrine Foundation and many other significant gifts have allowed…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets all-time passenger record in 2024
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids set a passenger record in 2024, with 1.5…
Duane Arnold nuclear plant could reopen in 2028
NextEra Energy Resources has confirmed that it is actively pursuing the recommissioning process of its Duane Arnold…
