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Matthew 25 Transform Week mobilizes 375 volunteers for Cedar Rapids home repairs
More than 375 volunteers are spending the week of June 22-26 repairing and maintaining homes in two Cedar Rapids neighborhoods as part of Matthew 25’s 11th annual Transform Week. The effort targets the Taylor and Time Check communities, where volunteers…
Fehr Graham lands on ENR Top 500 Design Firms list for 5th year
Fehr Graham has secured a spot on the Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms list…
Report: Iowa farmland values tick up 1.3%, outlook remains positive
Iowa cropland values edged up 1.3% on a statewide average between September 2025 and March…
BAE Systems begins production of NavGuide GPS Receiver
BAE Systems has started production and initial deliveries of its NavGuide GPS receiver, a portable…
Cedar Rapids Watersheds and Source Water Program Manager named the latest “Water Warrior” by Wings2Water
Mary Beth Stevenson, the City of Cedar Rapids’ Watersheds and Source Water Program Manager, has…
Kirkwood to launch Business Analytics Technician program in fall 2026
Kirkwood Community College will introduce a new Business Analytics Technician program beginning in the fall…
University of Iowa students pitch AI-powered business concepts at IdeaStorm competition
Lyndsey Mekelburg took first place and $500 at the University of Iowa IdeaStorm Applied AI…
Iowa breweries toast to nine medals at international competitions
Iowa’s craft brewing industry is celebrating a strong showing on the international stage after bringing…
Horizon Science Academy to open Cedar Rapids elementary charter school in August
Horizon Science Academy, a new tuition-free, STEM-focused charter public school, is set to open in…
Iowa Venture School awards $16,750 in prize money to spring entrepreneurs
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center awarded more than $16,000 in prize money…
University of Iowa Health Care plans $24 million expansion at North Liberty campus
University of Iowa Health Care is moving forward with a $24 million project to complete…
Iowa awards $3.25 million in grants to support apprenticeship programs statewide
Iowa is awarding more than $3.25 million in grants to support 70 registered apprenticeship programs…
Aegon Transamerica Foundation donates $35,000 to Girl Scouts for outdoor programs
The Aegon Transamerica Foundation announced a $35,000 gift to Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and…
Iowa Medical Society installs new board, names Lillian Erdahl president
The Iowa Medical Society (IMS) has installed its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, naming Lillian Erdahl,…
NFIB report: Iowa small businesses to benefit from permanent 20% tax deduction
Iowa’s nearly 290,000 small businesses stand to gain significantly from the permanent extension of the…
Corridor breweries earn medals in international competitions
Iowa craft breweries collected nine medals across two international beer competitions in April, showcasing the…
