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UI Health Care career fair participants connect with employers representing Iowa health systems July 31. The career event aimed to address physician shortage in Iowa.

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…

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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…

Carver College of Medicine students receive and open their residency match envelopes in the MERF atrium on Friday, March 15, 2024. CREDIT UI CARVER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE

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…

Plated Table's downtown location is now home to a wine shop and event space at 625 S. Dubuque St., across from Iowa City’s historic train depot.

Greater Iowa City debuts Innovation Council

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

The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.

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…

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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.…

In August, the SBA backed 30 loans for a total of $17,582,300 and 112 new jobs. CREDIT US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Matthew 25 offering two new affordable homes for sale

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

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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…

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

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…

The Iowa Women's Foundation held several grant presentation events throughout the state. CREDIT IOWA WOMEN'S FOUNDATION

Involta recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 list

Involta, a Carlyle portfolio company based in Cedar Rapids, has announced that CRN, a brand…

Involta was named to Inc Magazine's inaugural Power Partner Awards list.

Big Grove Brewery expanding distribution in Nebraska

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

Big Grove Brewery Omaha Nebraska Catalyst location

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…

The exterior of Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center at dusk. CREDIT HYATT REGENCY

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.…

Covenant Family Solutions

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…