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New state grant aims to boost health care workforce
A new health care grant aimed at boosting the industry’s workforce across Iowa was announced yesterday, during Gov. Reynolds’ 2025 Condition of the State. The Iowa Healthcare Credentialing Grant will fund work-based learning programs that employ earn-and-learn initiatives, a combination…
Craft’d Coffee opening location in PCI Medical Pavilion
Craft’d Coffee, located in the Smulekoffs building at 333 First St. SE in Cedar Rapids,…

Burnout continues to plague Corridor workspaces
You cannot pour from an empty glass. That’s one of the pieces of advice Brad…
A ‘welcoming front door’: UI turns to inpatient tower project
UI Health Care has posted a request for qualifications (RFQ) for the highly anticipated adult…

Corridor Heart Walks returns to Kinnick Stadium
The American Heart Association is hosting the 2023 Corridor Heart Walk on Saturday, May 6,…
Maverik to acquire Kum & Go, Solar Transport from Krause Group
Maverik and its parent company, FJ Management, has announced the acquisition of Kum & Go,…

Twedt-Ball named president, CEO of Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation board has named Karla Twedt-Ball as the foundation’s new…

Marion’s Uptown Real Estate Showcase returns after hiatus
Entrepreneurs, prospective business owners and aspiring building owners will have an opportunity to tour current…
Can AI replace humans? ‘I think so,’ says Iowa professor
In a recent webinar discussing the power of ChatGPT, University of Iowa professor Patrick Fan…

Papa John’s Pizza of Iowa partners with Iowa Swarm, UI basketball
Papa John’s Pizza of Iowa is partnering with Iowa Swarm Collective in support of Iowa…

Linn hazardous material pipeline ordinance set for revamp
A proposed Linn County ordinance establishing setbacks from private hazardous material pipelines is heading back…

University of Iowa metaversity geared toward prospective, current students
A collection of avatars attended a ribbon cutting event for a virtual University of Iowa…

UI research center secures emergency funding following tornado
The Iowa Board of Regents approved a request from the University of Iowa to make…

Iowa’s unemployment rate decreased in March
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in March from 2.9% in February, according…
Taco Depot headed to downtown Iowa City
Taco Depot, a Cedar Rapids-based restaurant, is expanding to 119 E. Washington St. next to…

Taco Gato now open to public in downtown Cedar Rapids
After a brief soft opening, Taco Gato is now fully open to the public in…
