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CIVCO Medical Solutions President Robin Therme (center) readies a giant pair of scissors for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the company's new facility on June 6.

GALLERY: CIVCO unveils innovative new facility at open house Friday

CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville was a hive of activity Friday, June 6, as Johnson County leaders and stakeholders assembled for an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the company’s new headquarters. The 96,000-square-foot facility brings CIVCO’s corporate and manufacturing…

See inside Field Day, North Liberty’s first brewery

Field Day Brewing Co. started as a simple Facebook message. Co-founder of the new North…

The 20,000 square foot Field Day Brewing is seen at 925 Liberty Way on July 25. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT

Right to Start will host a forum on entrepreneurship with Republican candidates

Right to Start, a national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, will host…

Forbes ranks Dupaco a top small employer in America

For the second time in a month, Forbes has recognized Dupaco Community Credit Union. This…

Habitat for Humanity presents Women Build classes

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is conducting monthly Women Build classes aimed at empowering women…

Survey seeks input on the design of LightLine Loop

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking community input on the design of key elements…

Receiver sought for Iowa City hospital that’s alleged to be in a ‘financial freefall’

An Iowa City hospital that is alleged to be in a “financial freefall” and on…

Mercy Hospital-Iowa City. located at 500 E. Market St. in Iowa City, is alleged to be in a “financial freefall.” (Photo via Google Earth)

IPR awarded Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows

Iowa Public Radio has received a $200,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows to update critical…

Tom’s New Best Friend: Nancy Bird with ICAD/ Iowa City Area Business Partnership

Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Nancy Bird, President of the new Iowa City Area Development/…

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Linn County names new facilities director

Luke Fischer has been named the new Linn County facilities director. As facilities director, Mr.…

Speedeez Indoor Karting closes both Cedar Rapids locations

Both locations of Speedeezz Indoor Karting are now closed permanently, owners announced via their Facebook…

Speedeezz Indoor Karting closes

IEDA awards funding to Primary Assembly, VIDA

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved innovation funding in support of five…

MEDCO publishes Q2 2023 Marion Community Index

The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) released the Marion Community Index for the second quarter…

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UIHC nursing recognized with fifth Magnet designation

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has once again been honored with a designation from…

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has once again been honored with a designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.

Safran to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation, flight control business

Safran has announced the contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control activities in…

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

Iowa unemployment rate holds steady in June

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady in June at 2.7%, Iowa Workforce Development officials…

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