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Mediacom completes multi-gig broadband upgrades in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids

Mediacom Communications has completed multi-gig and symmetrical speed broadband upgrades in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, expanding the company’s upgraded service to 200,000 additional homes and businesses. According to a news release, the upgrades were completed using new technology that…

Catherine McAuley Center hosts inaugural pickleball tournament fundraiser

The Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) is set to hold its first-ever pickleball tournament and fundraiser…

he Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) will host its inaugural pickleball tournament and fundraiser on Thursday, May 23r

Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award nomination deadline extended

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has extended the deadline to nominate Iowa…

Kick-It Iowa City to manage ‘In the Meantime,’ Iowa City Downtown District’s newest initiative

An expo and pop-up market producer is partnering with Iowa City Downtown District to manage…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

Dave Parmley reflects on 44-year banking career

Dave Parmley retired today, May 2, 2024, ending a 44-year banking career, including the last…

Dave Parmley. CREDIT FIRST INTERSTATE BANK

Keynote speakers announced for EntreFEST 2024

EntreFEST, an annual entrepreneurship and innovation conference, has announced that Charise Flynn, COO of The…

EntreFEST

Cedar Rapids Brewing Society, Benz Beverage Depot to hold joint Benz Fest

The Drink Local Festival presented by the Cedar Rapids Brewing Society (CRBS), previously held annually…

Benz Fest

Cedar Rapids’ de Novo Marketing wins four international creative awards

de Novo Marketing, an Iowa-based creative marketing agency, was awarded four Hermes Creative Awards for…

de Novo Marketing

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center unveils reimagined restaurant

A new restaurant is open for business in Coralville, representing the final phase in the…

Watermill Kitchen + Bar, located next to Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center at 300 E. 9th St.

Iowa Solar Association launches consumer awareness campaign

The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is launching a new consumer awareness campaign to…

Solar panels

North Liberty Aldi opens May 2

A new Aldi is officially opening its doors to the public on May 2 in…

A rendering of the new Aldi opening in North Liberty May 2.

Choreo’s Kimberly Hillyard named a top woman advisor by Forbes

Choreo, LLC has announced that Kimberly Hillyard CFP was named a top woman advisor by…

Kimberly Hillyard headshot

Real Estate Showcase to feature commercial opportunities in Uptown Marion

Uptown Marion will be hosting the Uptown Real Estate Showcase event Thursday, May 2, designed…

Uptown Marion

Matthew 25 Spring Celebration showcases housing, food access impact

Matthew 25 will host a Spring Celebration event today (April 30) to showcase the nonprofit…

Cultivate Hope Urban Farm Matthew 25

Matteson named new Linn County sustainability director

Cara Matteson has been named Linn County’s new sustainability director, county officials announced April 29.…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

Iowa Bankers Association president and CEO announces retirement

Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) president and CEO John Sorensen is retiring after 38 years with…

Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) president and CEO John Sorensen is retiring after 38 years with the company.