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Novy begins development of first portfolio company
Novy, a Cedar Rapids-based health care venture studio, has entered the creation stage of its first portfolio company, a software platform aimed at improving shift scheduling for emergency medicine groups. The venture studio firm, launched in 2023, said the venture…
Ohnward Bank & Trust expanding Marion branch
Ohnward Bank & Trust is expanding its Marion branch at 665 Marion Boulevard, bank officials…

Pharmacy drive-thru a possibility for Jones Regional Medical Center, thanks to donation
The UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) can begin construction on a drive-thru service for…

Does your company make the coolest thing in Iowa? ABI opens nominations for competition
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and MidWestOne are partnering for the first…

Linn County joins Dementia Friendly America network
Mercy Medical Center and The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia of…

Date set for groundbreaking of Marion’s Central Plaza project
A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the next phase of reinvestment in Uptown Marion, known as…

Orchestra Iowa names Eric Marshall CEO
Orchestra Iowa has announced Eric Marshall will join the organization as its new chief executive…

2024 ICR Future Career and College Fair to take place at Kirkwood Community College
The ICR Future Career and College Fair is slated to take place this year at…

Report: Impact of Caitlin Clark on Iowa economy as much as $82.5 million
A new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) indicates that Iowa women’s basketball star…

Big Grove Brewery announces 2024 nonprofit grant recipients
Big Grove Brewery has announced the recipients of its grant program, which awards $8,000 to selected…

Women Lead Change Conference keynote speakers announced
Brandi Spurling launched her consulting business, Sage Culture Co., just weeks before taking part in…

Iowa Leading Indicators Index unchanged in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index remained unchanged at 105.2 in January, according to the monthly…

Built by Pros expands with new Central Iowa chapter
Built by Pros has expanded to Central Iowa, launching a new Des Moines-based chapter of…

Midwest venture studio Novy expands market presence
Novy, a Midwest venture studio focused on building health care software companies across the United…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance launches second annual Buy319 campaign
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is launching its second annual Buy319 business-to-business focused campaign.…

NewBo City Market to host specialty markets with a focus on diversity
NewBo City Market has announced a series of upcoming specialty guest vendor markets, including the…
