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UI Venture School accepting applications for Fall 2024 cohort

The University of Iowa Venture School entrepreneurial program is gearing up for another season, accepting applications for its Fall 2024 cohort. The statewide program launches the week of Sept. 23, meeting one night a week for seven weeks in six…

ACA Health Insurance open enrollment deadline approaching

The deadline to enroll in the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace is approaching. Iowans…

The Restoration Project launches Courageous Leadership Workshops

The Restoration Project, founded in 2019 to help people and organizations reach their full potential…

Linn County Public Health recipient of PREVAYL funding

Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is one of eight recipients nationwide to receive Preventing Violence…

Alzheimer’s Association to hold fundraiser walk in Iowa City

The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held in Iowa City on Sunday,…

Covenant Family Solutions expands medication management services to Cedar Falls

In response to prescriber shortages and increased need, Covenant Family Solutions is expanding its medication…

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Coe College welcomes third-largest class

Coe College recently welcomed 438 new students and the largest domestic first-year population ever. While…

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New residential development unveiled in Cedar Rapids

Skogman Homes held a groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 31 for Prairie Landing, its newest residential development.…

Planting Hope campaign supports 42 projects

Planting Hope, a campaign that began in the aftermath of the August 2020 derecho, now…

Businesses plan to increase employee benefits to spur hiring, growth

Des Moines-based Principal Financial Group has released its latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index, which signifies…

Hy-Vee is hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgoers will have an opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the Iowa…

Iowa Valley RC&D hires new program director

Giselle Bruskewitz has been hired as Iowa Valley RC&D’s new program director, according to a…

Nordstrom acquires a minority interest in Topshop, Topman brands

Nordstrom and ASOS have announced that Nordstrom has acquired a minority interest in the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands.…

CommUnity hosting food drive to strike out hunger

CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank in Iowa City is sponsoring a Strike Out Hunger…