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National Philanthropy Day awards reception set for Nov. 13 in Cedar Rapids
The Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Eastern Iowa chapter will hold its 2025 National Philanthropy Day awards reception Thursday, Nov. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the fourth-floor ballroom at the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids. Awards will be…
Via Sofia’s closes one Cedar Rapids restaurant
The Via Sofia’s restaurant at 1125 First Ave. SE has permanently closed its doors, according…
Iowa City coffee shop Tru Coffee closes doors
After three years in downtown Iowa City, Tru Coffee has closed its doors as of…
TrueNorth recognized as a 2024 U.S. Top Workplace
Cedar-Rapids based TrueNorth Companies, a privately-held risk management and insurance brokerage firm, has been selected…
Cedar Rapids Community School District to sell Arthur and Garfield Elementary buildings
The Cedar Rapids Community School District (CRCSD) announced its plans for the sale and repurposing…
Fareway partners with Alliant Energy on Boone solar field
Boone-based Fareway Stores is harnessing the power of solar energy with its recent partnership with…
UI Health Care names Jody Reyes COO of clinical enterprise
Jody Reyes, former COO and vice president of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical…
Cedar Rapids Tourism selected for 2024 Smart Stars Awards
As part of the 2024 Smart Stars Awards, Media company Smart Meetings selected The Cedar…
Former Stamats building to become new home of AbbeHealth Mental Health Services
AbbeHealth Mental Health Services, an affiliate of UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids, will be consolidating…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza crisis spurs request for USDA action
With the latest case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) detected in a herd of…
Ignite IC aims to connect young talent to Iowa City community
A free event series sponsored by Greater Iowa City Inc. is seeking to recruit and…
Harbor Freight Tools to open new Cedar Rapids store June 15
Harbor Freight Tools will officially open its new store in Cedar Rapids June 15, company…
Fashion accessory retailer Kendra Scott joins Iowa River Landing
Coralville’s Iowa River Landing (IRL) continues to expand its offerings with the addition of Kendra…
Bug Soother and Lion Bridge collaborate on Summer Soother Ale
Bug Soother bug spray has collaborated with Cedar Rapids-based Lion Bridge Brewing Company for a…
United Way of East Central Iowa helps issue $2.6 million in tax refunds
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) has helped issue millions in refunds to Iowa…
Timberline Manufacturing earns 2023 RTX Premier Award
Timberline Manufacturing, a manufacturing company based in Marion, has announced that it has been recognized by…
