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Willis Dady awarded $50,000 Lowe’s grant for Westminster House renovations
Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s Hometowns, the nonprofit announced July 31. The funding will support accessibility and structural upgrades to Westminster House, a permanent supportive housing facility for veterans. The project will move the laundry…
Skogman merges two of its remodeling companies
Cedar Rapids-based Skogman Companies has combined two of its remodeling companies under a single brand.…
Robotic surgery program hits 10,000th procedure milestone
The Perioperative Robotics Program at UI Health Care recently marked a milestone with its 10,000th…
Solon park recognized with architecture award
The Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (IA ASLA) has recognized several…
Marion Public Library is hosting a community shred event
The Marion Public Library is partnering with Advantage Archives to offer a community shred event…
Iowa City Area HBA names new president, board of directors
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association announced its 2024 board of directors, with…
UI Venture School is accepting applications for spring cohort
The University of Iowa Venture School entrepreneurial training program is now accepting applications for its…
Iowa’s Unemployment rate up 3.3 percent in November
The Iowa Workforce Development has released unemployment statistics for November, finding that Iowa’s seasonally adjusted…
Relion insurance pledges $100,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
Relion Insurance Solutions, a Johnson-County based insurance agency, pledged a $100,000 donation to North Liberty’s…
Fork and Knife Feast returns for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
The annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, taking place Feb. 14 through Feb. 25 in 2024,…
IBC announces its 2024 legislative priorities
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its 2024 legislative agenda. During the organization’s final…
Coralville’s CIELO opens second location in Iowa City
When Monica Berry opened her business’s first location at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville,…
Washington Chamber of Commerce receives grant for Wayfinding and Welcome Sign Project
The Washington Chamber of Commerce received a $14,508 grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation…
Iowa Tourism Grants awarded to 45 organizations, 3 in the Corridor
The Iowa Tourism Office announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45…
Iowa leaders named Clean Energy Champions
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi…
NAHB report: Builder confidence rises on rallying interest rates
Falling mortgage rates helped end a four-month decline in builder confidence, and recent economic data…
