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AbbeHealth Mental Health Services opens expanded facility in downtown Cedar Rapids
UnityPoint Health – AbbeHealth Services – Abbe Center for Community Mental Health will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 6 to mark the opening of its expanded Cedar Rapids location at 615 Fifth Street SE, formerly known as the Stamats building.…
Matthew 25 offering two new affordable homes for sale
In an effort to help address the need for affordable housing, Matthew 25 is offering…
Akwi Nji named Cedar Rapids Public Library’s Artist in Residence
Local artist Akwi Nji is the Cedar Rapids Public Library’s 2024 Artist in Residence. The…
Iowa Women’s Foundation distributes $190,000 in grant funding
The Iowa Women’s Foundation presented grant funds to 13 organizations from across Iowa at several…
Involta recognized on CRN’s 2024 MSP 500 list
Involta, a Carlyle portfolio company based in Cedar Rapids, has announced that CRN, a brand…
Big Grove Brewery expanding distribution in Nebraska
Big Grove Brewery has announced plans to open wide-scale distribution in Nebraska, starting this month,…
Coralville Hyatt unveils guest rooms in first phase of multi-million dollar renovation
The Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, 300 E 9th St., is celebrating a…
Covenant Family Solutions ranked 138 of Midwest fastest-growing private companies
According to a news release, Inc. Magazine revealed that Covenant Family Solutions (CFS) scored No.…
Travel Buddy takes $1000 grand prize at Startup games
Travel Buddy, an app that streamlines group travel, took first place and $1,000 at the…
Scott Friauf of Rinderknecht Associates wins Build Iowa Award
Scott Friauf, chief executive officer of Rinderknecht Associates, has been awarded the 2024 Master Builders…
Celebration of Agriculture taking place in Cedar Rapids in March
The importance of agribusiness takes center stage at the 36th annual Celebration of Agriculture on…
SBA approves $7.9 million in Iowa small business loans in February
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Kirkwood, UNI team up to offer new 2+2 music degree
Kirkwood Community College and the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) School of Music have signed…
Melanoma vaccine trial to start at University of Iowa Health Care
University of Iowa Health Care is among the first sites in the country to participate…
Reynolds announces $1 million to support Credentials for Child Care Careers grant program
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced $1 million in initial funding for a competitive grant…
State of Iowa announces IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center
Iowa Workforce Development officials have announced the deployment of the IowaWORKS Mobile Workforce Center, a…
