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GALLERY: New Boys & Girls Clubs Busse Unit officially opens its doors

It didn’t take long for local kids to begin enjoying the features of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Corridor’s new Busse Unit. As the facility’s grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony began Wednesday, June 4, children young and old…

SimplSupport wins $15,000 at UI Venture School Launch Day

SimplSupport, a company founded by Lori Palmer that allows people to find individualized and customizable nursing…

SimplSupport won $15,000 at the UI Venture School Launch Day on June 8. CREDIT DARREN MILLER

Van Meter’s Lura McBride named 2023 NAED Trailblazer

tED Magazine, a publication for electrical distributors, announced June 8 that Van Meter president and…

Lura McBride, Van Meter

Urban Acres provides grocery shoppers with $6,000 in gift cards

As part of Urban Acres Real Estate’s “It’s So Refreshing” campaign and the launch of…

Urban Acres gift card giveaway

DDP offers $100,000 to help Davenport businesses shuttered by building collapse

Davenport businesses devastated by the building collapse at 324 Main St. now are receiving help…

Davenport building collapse

MidAmerican Energy seeks increase in Iowa natural gas rates

MidAmerican Energy said Thursday it will file a request with the Iowa Utilities Board next…

MidAmerican Energy

UI researchers develop algorithm to spot risk of delirium in patients

A new algorithm developed by University of Iowa researchers helps health care professionals more easily…

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Make-A-Wish Iowa, Sólás H20 begin partnership

Grabbing a cold can of Sólás H20 will now benefit critically ill children waiting for…

Ignite ICR begins summer student, intern program

Ignite ICR, a program for college students and interns working in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

South Slope, Aureon match grants to support local organizations

North Liberty’s South Slope Cooperative Communications and West Des Moines’ Aureon are matching charity grants…

The North Liberty Community Pantry is presented with a $1,600 grant from South Slope Communications and Auroeon.

Iowa City Council approve child care worker wage raise

Eligible child care centers can now increase staff wages by $2 per hour, following approval…

Iowa City Council, June 6, 2023. CREDIT IOWA CITY COUNCIL YOUTUBE

Leadership for Five Seasons announces 2024 class

The 41st incoming class of the Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) program’s 2023-2024 year has…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

These five new businesses are opening at the Iowa River Landing

Coralville’s Iowa River Landing is preparing to welcome five new businesses this year. Blue Agave…

Iowa River Landing

John Deere economist: Any U.S. recession likely to be mild

While a U.S. economic recession is still possible, it’s likely to be much more mild…

Kanlaya Barr John Deere economic forecast recession

Low existing home inventory fuels buyers interest in new homes

More Americans are turning to new home construction as existing inventory remains low and mortgage…

RoleCall hosting inaugural Talent Attraction Summit in Flint, Michigan

RoleCall, an Iowa City-based talent attraction and community and economic development agency, will host its…