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Gerdin family receives Make-A-Wish America national philanthropy award
The Gerdin family of Solon, which owns Heartland Express in North Liberty, was named 2025 Chapter Philanthropists of the Year by Make-A-Wish America at the organization’s Evening of Excellence Award Ceremony Thursday, Nov. 6 in Orlando, Florida. The annual award…
Farm & Home Mutual named 2024 Washington Business of the Year
The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association its 2024…

X Marks the Arts: new campaign aims to bolster Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District
A new collaborative campaign to showcase the vibrant Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District,…

African American Museum of Iowa sets grand opening May 11
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, May 11,…

Hawkeye Title Services completes purchase of Security Abstract Company
Hawkeye Title & Settlement Services of Iowa City has entered into an agreement to purchase…

Following successful testing, ID.me to be required for unemployment claims
Starting April 1, the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is requiring new unemployment claims be verified…

Cedar Witch Goods wins year of free rent at NewBo City Market
NewBo City Market has announced Cedar Witch Goods as the recipient of the 2024 Emerging…

Transamerica Life Insurance earns awards from several national publications
Transamerica life insurance products recently received awards among their competitors by several national publications. Among…

Iowa City Downtown District hosts special First Round event at the Chauncey
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is presenting a unique First Round event at FilmScene…

Ohnward Bank & Trust expanding Marion branch
Ohnward Bank & Trust is expanding its Marion branch at 665 Marion Boulevard, bank officials…

Pharmacy drive-thru a possibility for Jones Regional Medical Center, thanks to donation
The UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC) can begin construction on a drive-thru service for…

Does your company make the coolest thing in Iowa? ABI opens nominations for competition
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) and MidWestOne are partnering for the first…

Linn County joins Dementia Friendly America network
Mercy Medical Center and The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia of…

Date set for groundbreaking of Marion’s Central Plaza project
A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the next phase of reinvestment in Uptown Marion, known as…

Orchestra Iowa names Eric Marshall CEO
Orchestra Iowa has announced Eric Marshall will join the organization as its new chief executive…

2024 ICR Future Career and College Fair to take place at Kirkwood Community College
The ICR Future Career and College Fair is slated to take place this year at…






