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State awards $1.12M for biofuels infrastructure projects across Iowa
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $1.12 million in cost-share grants to support 24 new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state. The funding was awarded during the board’s quarterly meeting on July…
Linn County supervisors award $80,000 in Witwer Trust grants
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded $80,000 in grants from the Linn County…
UI seeks to add west-side parking ramp near College of Dentistry
The University of Iowa is requesting permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to construct…
Marion hosting informational session for contractors, developers Feb. 27
The City of Marion is hosting an open house and informational session for area contractors,…
Hiawatha council advances plans for new McGrath Hyundai facility
The Hiawatha City Council, at its meeting Feb. 21, unanimously approved the site plan and…
$5.3 million returned to Iowa farmers by Farm Credit Services of America
Farmers and ranchers in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones and Linn counties will be receiving an…
New medical tech improves standard care for Afib
Treatment for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation – commonly referred to as Afib – will…
UI Health Care nurse to serve on national association for academic nursing
Kimberly D. Hunter DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive with University of Iowa Health…
Quaker launches ‘You’ve Got This,’ first-ever global brand platform
Quaker has unveiled its first-ever global brand platform, “You’ve Got This,” celebrating everyday people who…
Second da Vinci Xi Surgical System Installed at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is expanding its surgical robotic program, adding a second…
Big Grove buys majority shares of Climbing Kites
Big Grove Brewery has teamed up with Climbing Kites, Iowa’s pioneer in cannabis-infused sparkling water,…
Linn Area Credit Union will become Corda May 6
Linn Area Credit Union will change its name to Corda Credit Union on May 6,…
Iowa College of Education grant to address teacher shortage
The University of Iowa College of Education aims to use a $1.26 million U.S. Department…
Cedar Rapids students to be honored at 14 Under 14 awards
Kids First Law Center will honor 14 young Cedar Rapids students for their exceptional leadership…
Sakharova named new Orchestra Iowa concertmaster
Julia Sakharova has been hired as the new concertmaster for Orchestra Iowa in Cedar Rapids.…
UI orthopedics study therapeutic effects of essential amino acids
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether essential…
