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UnityPoint Health names chief medical officer for cardiovascular services

UnityPoint Health has appointed Peter George as chief medical officer for cardiovascular services, the health system announced Dec. 18. Mr. George will provide clinical leadership and strategic direction for heart and vascular care across UnityPoint’s operations in Iowa and the…

Eight University of Iowa student businesses share $6,700 at IdeaStorm competition

Eight student businesses split $6,700 in prize money at the fall IdeaStorm competition Oct. 29…

Will Ryan (right), a human physiology major, took first place in the Tech Category with HealthWallet, a patient-controlled platform that centralizes medical and dental information. Mr. Ryan received $1,500.

Flight school transitions entry-level training at former Marion airport

P&N Flight & Charter has transferred its entry-level pilot training to V1 Flight, a new…

P&N Flight Marion Airport

Palmer Group releases 2026 salary guide for Iowa job market

Palmer Group has released its 2026 Salary Guide, offering salary data and job market analysis…

2026 Iowa salary guide

Fareway launches month-long effort to battle food insecurity

Starting Nov. 1, Fareway Stores, Inc. will launch a month-long initiative supporting families and individuals…

Fareway Stores

Camp Courageous names Craig Stadtmueller as new CEO

Camp Courageous has hired Craig Stadtmueller as its next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5.…

Charlie Becker Craig Stadtmueller Camp Courageous

Washington to host First Impressions Community Forum Nov. 17

Washington residents and business leaders will soon have the chance to learn how their community…

Attendees listen to a speaker

Hotel planned for Tiffin

A new hotel is coming to Tiffin next year. Site work has begun on an…

A rendering of Atwell Suites by IHG Property. The hotel will be constructed in Tiffin's park Place.

ICDD Holiday Kids’ Market returns for fifth season

The Iowa City Downtown District’s Holiday Kids’ Market will return for its fifth season Nov.…

The Iowa City Downtown District’s Holiday Kids' Market will return for its fifth season Nov. 4-26.

Big Grove for Good to donate $24,000 to food banks, shelters as SNAP funding lapse looms

Big Grove Brewery and The Big Grove for Good Foundation will donate $24,000 to Midwestern…

Big Grove HACAP food bank volunteers

Community Savings Bank plans Peosta branch

Community Savings Bank will open its 11th location in Peosta, pending approval from the Iowa…

Community Savings Bank logo

Holmes Murphy ranks No. 1 in Best Places to Work in Insurance for 14th straight year

Business Insurance magazine has named Holmes Murphy the No. 1 large employer in its Best…

Holmes Murphy

Iowa Pork Producers, Fareway donate $20K in ground pork to regional food banks

The Iowa Pork Producers Association, in partnership with Fareway Stores Inc., distributed more than 9,500…

The Iowa Pork Producers Association, in partnership with Fareway Stores, Inc., delivered $20,000 worth of ground pork to six regional food banks across Iowa and western Nebraska Oct. 28 and 29.

ACT names Steve Tapp as CEO, succeeding Janet Godwin

ACT has appointed Steve Tapp as chief executive officer (CEO), the Iowa City-based assessment company…

Steve Tapp Janet Godwin ACT

Weitz Company names new aviation leader

The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as general manager of aviation, the company announced.…

The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as

Kirkwood’s Workplace Learning Connection named one of nation’s top 10 work-based learning programs

Kirkwood Community College’s Workplace Learning Connection has been recognized as one of the top 10…

Kirkwood Workplace Learning Connection