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Iowa high school work-based learning participation jumps to 45%
Nearly half of Iowa’s high school seniors in the class of 2025 completed at least one work-based learning experience, marking a significant increase in career-connected education across the state. The Iowa Department of Education has announced that 45% of graduating…
Veridian celebrates Giving Tuesday with nonprofit donations
Veridian Credit Union is celebrating Giving Tuesday with $35,000 in donations to six nonprofit organizations…
Big Grove Brewery opens grant applications on Giving Tuesday
Big Grove Brewery is awarding six grants totaling $48,000 to nonprofits in Polk, Johnson and…
Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity
Downtown Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity in…
Holmes Murphy recognized on Best Places to Work list
Holmes Murphy, an independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, has been recognized as one…
UI study uncovers key findings in Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
According to a news release from the University of Iowa, recent findings from a study…
Cedar Rapids startup FES Solutions receives IEDA loan
A Cedar Rapids-based startup was recently named a recipient of an innovation funding loan from…
Square foot prices more than double inflation in 2022
Median square foot prices for new for-sale single-family detached (SFD) homes started in 2022 increased…
Rayser Holdings named runner-up in AACE awards
Cedar Rapids-based Rayser Holdings was named the runner-up in two distinguished categories, Intranet and Single…
2023’s Most Influential Leaders
The CBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the people who have made the biggest mark on…
UIHC to open two urgent care clinics in the Quad Cities
University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) has announced plans to open two urgent care clinics…
Corneal injury project wins top prize in Innovation Challenge Awards
A project that treats corneal injuries won a $20,000 grand prize at the University of…
Linn County supervisors approve new ‘agritourism’ ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday, Nov. 15 amending the…
Buy 319 encourages community members to shop local for holiday season
As the holiday season draws nearer, Shop Local initiatives in Eastern Iowa are rolling out…
Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 3.2% in October
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in October, up from 3.1% a year…
Iowa ranks as the third top state searching online for ‘Black Friday’
For decades, Black Friday has been a tradition for U.S. households kicking off their holiday…
