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Kirkwood and IowaWORKS to open joint location this week
Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS will open a joint location this Friday, Aug. 1, on the college’s main campus. The new partnership, previously announced in April, will offer professional education, and support both current workers and future job seekers, according…
GreenState Credit Union honored as a Top Workplace
GreenState Credit Union, headquartered in North Liberty, has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by…

Iowa Workforce unveils new website
Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has unveiled a new website intended to simplify the presentation of…

Rantizo announces $6 million expansion of Series A funding
Rantizo, an Iowa City-based operator network for spray drone services, has announced an expansion of…

IBC Economic Outlook Survey notes decline from previous report
Iowa Business Council (IBC) members remain largely positive of the overall trend of Iowa’s economy…

Allegra honored for sales growth, exceptional customer support
Eric and Ben Van Kerckhove, owners of Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Cedar Rapids, have…

UI Tippie College of Business to honor Kyle Krause
Kyle J. Krause, founder & CEO of Krause Group, will receive the Oscar C. Schmidt…
Marion, Housing Fund partner to offer housing rehab program
The City of Marion has partnered with the Housing Fund for Linn County to provide…

Iconic Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopening in time for homecoming week
An iconic Iowa City diner is making its comeback after a monthslong closure and change…

Iowa Local Food Day connects students to farmers, local produce
Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed Sept. 27 to be Iowa Local Food Day, an observance…

Hands Up Communications named one of America’s top small businesses
A Cedar Rapids business is among America’s top 70 small businesses, according to the U.S.…
Coe selected to participate in Work-Based Learning Consortium
Cedar Rapids-based Coe College is implementing an industry-leading experiential learning platform as part of its…

UIHC North Liberty hits halfway mark
The University of Iowa Healthcare Center in North Liberty has hit the halfway mark for…

Cultivate Hope Corner Store receives grant to support mission
Cedar Rapids non-profit Matthew 25 has received a grant from the John and Cindy Family…
Iowa City transit ridership up 53% since last year
Iowa City has seen a significant increase in bus ridership owing to the Fare Free…

Collins Aerospace awarded $280.4 million radio contract from Navy
Collins Aerospace has been awarded a $280.4 million contract by the U.S. Navy to build…
