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NUSACC’S David Hamod receives International Impact Award from University of Iowa
David Hamod, president and CEO of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, recently received the University of Iowa’s International Impact Award at a ceremony in Iowa City. The award recognizes Mr. Hamod’s work in diplomacy and promoting cultural understanding throughout…
SBA accepting nominations for 2026 Small Business Week Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week…

ImOn completes acquisition of Danville Telecom
ImOn Communications has completed its acquisition of Danville Telecom after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals,…

University of Iowa looks to future with new revenue and efficiency drive
The University of Iowa is embarking on a campuswide initiative to explore long-term strategies for…

Cedar Ridge Distillery marks 20 years with limited anniversary bourbon release
Cedar Ridge Distillery is commemorating its 20th anniversary with the release of its first-ever Anniversary…

Mercy Home Care earns national award for patient experience
Mercy Home Care has received the 2024 SHPBest “Premier Performer” Award, placing it among the…

Free dental clinic coming to Coralville Sept. 19-20
The Iowa Mission of Mercy will hold its 16th annual free dental clinic Sept. 19–20…

NextEra taking more steps to restart Duane Arnold nuclear plant
NextEra Energy is taking more steps in its proposal to restart the Duane Arnold Energy…

The Downtown Dish with Josh Immerfall of Donnelly’s Pub
On the latest Downtown Dish, Charlie’s back from summer (and baby!) break with guest co-host…

Wings2Water recognizes Nitrate Watch initiative for public water testing effort
The Nitrate Watch program, which provides free nitrate test kits to the public, has been…

WRH rebrands as Wendler Inc., plans move to Cedar Rapids’ NewBo District
WRH, the heavy civil contractor whose recent work has involved development of Cedar Rapids’ permanent…

University of Iowa Venture School accepting fall 2025 applications
The University of Iowa’s Venture School is accepting applications for its fall 2025 cohort, which…

Eastern Iowa Health Center opens new Cedar Rapids pharmacy
The Eastern Iowa Health Center will celebrate the opening of its new pharmacy with a…

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…

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…

Helix Electric to hire 400 workers for Cedar Rapids data center project
Helix Electric Inc., a national electrical contracting firm, announced plans Wednesday to hire 400 workers…
