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Schickedanz resigns as Englert executive director; Huckfeldt named interim director
The Englert Theatre announced Thursday, Oct. 16 that Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt has been named interim executive director, following the recent resignation of John Schickedanz. Mr. Huckfeldt has served as the Englert’s events director for the past three and a half…
Ronald McDonald House adds professional chef to assist volunteers with meal preparation
Ronald McDonald Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois (RMHC-EIWI) has added a new option…
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity to dedicate Mary Mascher Women Build Home
Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) is hosting a dedication ceremony in honor of the…
Quality of life in Marion receives high marks in national survey
Ninety-five percent of Marion residents rated the community as an excellent or good place to…
Honkamp, P.C. acquires St. Louis CPA firm
Honkamp, P.C., a leading CPA and business advisory group in the Midwest, has recently welcomed…
Linn County awarded grant for Rental Energy Improvement Program
Linn County has been awarded a $1 million Environmental Justice Government to Government grant from…
Mercy Cedar Rapids among U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2024
U.S. News & World Report has named Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids as a…
St. Luke’s Hospital opens Spinal Cord Injury Clinic
St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) has opened a Spinal Cord Injury Clinic…
North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign awarded $900,000 in CAT funds
The Enhance Iowa Board awarded $900,000 in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to North…
IFA awards more than $11M to advance housing opportunities
The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded more than $11.2 million in grants to 26 housing…
Applicants have until Dec. 15 to apply for Choose Iowa grants
Applications are now being accepted for the Choose Iowa value-added grants. Choose Iowa grants can…
BankIowa earns five-star Bauer Financial rating for 51 consecutive quarters
BankIowa, based in Cedar Rapids, has earned a five-star rating from Bauer Financial, Inc., for…
CN set to acquire Iowa Northern Railway
CN has announced that it has signed and closed an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern…
West Side Transport driver achieves five million accident-free miles
West Side Transport recently recognized Thornton Dixon, over the road truck driver, for achieving five…
Marion senior planner receives Waypoint’s Tribute to Women of Achievement award
Kesha Billings, a senior planner at the City of Marion’s Community Development Department, received recognition…
CRAAR names Sheila King its Realtor of the Year
The Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors (CRAAR) has awarded Sheila King, of Skogman Realty,…