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Community Foundation to match gifts for Linn County public classroom projects
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announced it is once more partnering with DonorsChoose to match donations for classroom projects in Linn County public schools. DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit organization, gives teachers an online platform to post classroom projects for…
Housing Fund for Linn County offering loans for housing initiatives
The board of directors of the Housing Fund for Linn County is making up to…
Uptown Marion awarded $100K Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has awarded Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa…
$335,000 donation to The History Center endows Oral Histories LIVE! program
Local philanthropist Myron “Mike” Wilson recently donated $335,000 to the Cedar Rapids’ History Center to…
IWD, SkillBridge partner to help Iowa employers hire service members transitioning out of military life
On Nov. 9, Iowa Workforce Development announced a new partnership to help Iowa businesses expand…
Three Iowans receive inaugural Iowa Ambassador of Craft award
Doug Alberhasky, owner of John’s Grocery in Iowa City, is one of three recipients of…
Frontier Co-op investing $210k at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm
Frontier Co-op is investing $210,000 to advance regenerative agriculture at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm over…
Northwestern Mutual promises $500k to Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa has made a new $500,000 promise to the University of Iowa…
Casey’s recognized for its diverse board of directors
Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores, Inc. is being recognized Wednesday, Nov. 8, by the Women’s Forum of…
Money magazine names Veridian among best banks, credit unions in Midwest
Money magazine has named Veridian Credit Union among the top five Best Banks and Credit…
UIHC names Bradley Haws as CEO, associate vice president of UI Healthcare
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics have named Bradley Haws as CEO and associate vice…
Couple opens Office Pride cleaning franchise in Cedar Rapids
Ahmad and Mariam Shehata are the new owners of Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of…
Three Corridor companies received SBA loans in October
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Together in Song Chorus to perform classic film favorites
The Together in Song Chorus, sponsored by The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy, will perform…
Two new camp-themed restaurants to open in downtown Iowa City
The Iowa City Downtown District announced this week, two new locally-owned restaurants will open on…
ImOn offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe Park in Marion
ImOn Communications, a provider of high-speed Internet services, is offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe…