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Business breakfast to recognize local companies, nonprofits

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host its annual “Good Morning Cedar Rapids” business breakfast Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids. The event, set for 7-9:30 a.m., will present BRAVO awards to three businesses and…

Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates Mentoring Month, stresses need for mentors

As part of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters is highlighting the role mentors…

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Lepic-Kroeger adds two new partners to its firm

Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS of Iowa City has announced the addition of two new partners to its…

Grand Impact applications open to area nonprofits

Cedar Rapids-area human service nonprofits are invited to apply for 2024’s Grand Impact, a pitch-style…

Skogman merges two of its remodeling companies

Cedar Rapids-based Skogman Companies has combined two of its remodeling companies under a single brand.…

Robotic surgery program hits 10,000th procedure milestone

The Perioperative Robotics Program at UI Health Care recently marked a milestone with its 10,000th…

Megan Mulholland, RN, BSN, prepares an Operating Room and robot for a Robotic Prostatectomy at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

Solon park recognized with architecture award

The Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (IA ASLA) has recognized several…

Marion Public Library is hosting a community shred event

The Marion Public Library is partnering with Advantage Archives to offer a community shred event…

Marion library exterior

Iowa City Area HBA names new president, board of directors

The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association announced its 2024 board of directors, with…

UI Venture School is accepting applications for spring cohort

The University of Iowa Venture School entrepreneurial training program is now accepting applications for its…

The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is honoring 13 individuals for their contribution toward innovation and entrepreneurship.

Iowa’s Unemployment rate up 3.3 percent in November

The Iowa Workforce Development has released unemployment statistics for November, finding that Iowa’s seasonally adjusted…

Iowa WorkForce Development

Relion insurance pledges $100,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign

Relion Insurance Solutions, a Johnson-County based insurance agency, pledged a $100,000 donation to North Liberty’s…

Pictured from left to right (all with Relion unless otherwise noted): Jon Goodvin, Dan Wegman, Matt Baker, Craig Schroeder, Kyle Austin, Nick Bergus (City), Mayor Hoffman (City), Jillian Miller (City), Ryan Heiar (City), Chad Kramer, Scott Enyart, Eric Upchurch and Rory Triplett.

Fork and Knife Feast returns for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week

The annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, taking place Feb. 14 through Feb. 25 in 2024,…

Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week

IBC announces its 2024 legislative priorities

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its 2024 legislative agenda. During the organization’s final…

Coralville’s CIELO opens second location in Iowa City

When Monica Berry opened her business’s first location at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville,…

Monica Berry sits on a couch at Cielo Goods.

Washington Chamber of Commerce receives grant for Wayfinding and Welcome Sign Project

The Washington Chamber of Commerce received a $14,508 grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation…

Members of the Washington Chamber of Commerce.