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UI Health Care hosts career fair to address Iowa’s physician shortage
Nearly 100 University of Iowa Health Care residents, fellows and their spouses attended a July 31 career fair in Iowa City aimed at connecting medical trainees with health care organizations across the state. The event was hosted by University of…
Johnson County accepting Economic Development, Quality of Life grant applications
Applications are open for Economic Development and Quality of Life grants from the Johnson County…

Super spuds: Johnson County nonprofit Table to Table receives 58,000 pound potato donation
Table to Table, an Iowa City nonprofit that collects and redistributes surplus food, received 58,000…

141 UI medical students participate in National Residency Matching Program
The University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine had 141…

Plated Table opens wine bar, event space in Iowa City
As a personal chef, Alex Smith wanted to cook for more people. She had the…

Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announced its newly-formed Community Development Innovation Council (CDIC) will debut in…

Iowa January unemployment rate holds steady at 3%
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3% in January, down from the 3.2% announced in…

National Small Business Week Virtual Summit open for registration
Registration is open for the 2024 National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, announced the U.S.…

Matthew 25 offering two new affordable homes for sale
In an effort to help address the need for affordable housing, Matthew 25 is offering…

Akwi Nji named Cedar Rapids Public Library’s Artist in Residence
Local artist Akwi Nji is the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s 2024 Artist in Residence. The…

Iowa Women’s Foundation distributes $190,000 in grant funding
The Iowa Women’s Foundation presented grant funds to 13 organizations from across Iowa at several…

Involta recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 list
Involta, a Carlyle portfolio company based in Cedar Rapids, has announced that CRN, a brand…

Big Grove Brewery expanding distribution in Nebraska
Big Grove Brewery has announced plans to open wide-scale distribution in Nebraska, starting this month,…

Coralville Hyatt unveils guest rooms in first phase of multi-million dollar renovation
The Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E 9th St., is celebrating a…

Covenant Family Solutions ranked 138 of Midwest fastest-growing private companies
According to a news release, Inc. Magazine revealed that Covenant Family Solutions (CFS) scored No.…

Travel Buddy takes $1000 grand prize at Startup games
Travel Buddy, an app that streamlines group travel, took first place and $1,000 at the…
