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Novy begins development of first portfolio company
Novy, a Cedar Rapids-based health care venture studio, has entered the creation stage of its first portfolio company, a software platform aimed at improving shift scheduling for emergency medicine groups. The venture studio firm, launched in 2023, said the venture…
Mercy launches robotic-assisted lung cancer care technology
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has invested in advanced cancer care technology with a…

Tower Terrace Road interchange at Interstate 380 officially opens
Traffic is now flowing on the Interstate 380 interchange at Tower Terrace Road in Hiawatha,…

Johnson County now accepting applications for Child Care Assistance Incentive Program
Johnson County Social Services is now accepting applications for its new Child Care Assistance Incentive…

Women Lead Change announces 2023 Elevate class
Women Lead Change has announced the class of the 2023 Elevate Leadership Program. This six-month…

Volunteers for Matthew 25’s Transform Week to take on home repair projects
More than 200 volunteers will participate in Matthew 25’s 8th annual Transform Week in Cedar…

Learn about Cedar Rapids downtown history during architectural walking tour
The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) will present an architectural walking tour of downtown Cedar Rapids…
UI JPEC to welcome Young African Leaders Initiative fellows
For the eighth time, the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) has…

Existing home sales edged higher by 0.2% in May, Midwest sees decline
Existing-home sales marginally increased in May, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The…

Casey’s now offering thin crust pizza
Casey’s pizza enthusiasts now have the option of ordering their favorite pizza on an all-new…

Gems of Hope transitions to Nassif Community Cancer Center
Gems of Hope, Inc. announced Thursday the organization will transition its services and offerings to…

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm to offer handmade pizza
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, located at 4823 Dingleberry Road NE in Iowa City, is now…

Iowa crop conditions decline amid persistent dryness
The Iowa corn and soybean crop conditions suffered further last week from a relative lack…

Iowa ABI recaps 120th annual conference in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) held its 120th annual Taking Care of…

David’s Bridal store in Marion closing by late June
The David’s Bridal store in Marion is set to close later this month, leaving an…

Iowa leaders announce coalition to lower prescription drug prices
A coalition of leaders from Iowa’s business and healthcare community, policy experts and patient advocacy…
