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Braden Smith is the co-creator of SAIL Assistant, a chatbot designed to assist small cities with resident requests.

SAILing into the future: chatbot helps small municipalities navigate resident requests

Chatbots are rapidly reshaping the way we communicate with businesses, blending AI and instant messaging to deliver customer service, tech support and even therapy – without a human on the other end. Two entrepreneurs from Tiffin are hoping to bring…

Eastern Iowa Airport sets groundbreaking for final phase of modernization project

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday, March…

Eastern Iowa Airport modernization

Tim Schroeder receives AIA national College of Fellows recognition

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Tim Schroeder, president of Neumann Monson Architects,…

Winners announced in Top Chef competition

Winners have been announced in the 13th annual Top Chef: Downtown event held Feb. 27…

Coralville edtech company WordFlight named showcase finalist

WordFlight, an online assessment and intervention solution for elementary students struggling to achieve reading fluency…

Coralville-based WordFlight has been selected as an innovative finalist. CREDIT WORDFLIGHT

Cracken’s Grill ‘n Chill opens in Iowa City

Cracken’s Grill ‘n Chill has opened in Iowa City at 2221 Rochester Ave. inside a…

Cracken's Grill 'n Chill in Iowa City. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Iowa Senate fails to move eminent domain pipeline bill

There isn’t enough support in the Iowa Senate to enact new legislation that would restrict…

Iowa Capitol carbon dioxide pipeline rally

SOKO Outfitters now offering consignment outdoor gear

SOKO Outfitters, a Cedar Rapids retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, is now offering…

SOKO Outfitters

City View High School to share space with Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

City View Community High School, the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s new magnet high school,…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Demolition schedule set for former Marion library building

The demolition schedule for the former Marion Public Library building has been formally set. At…

Old Marion Public Library

Technology, innovation, equity driving progress at New Leader Manufacturing

As with all manufacturers, change has been the constant with New Leader Manufacturing. In the…

New Leader Jeremy Wild, Rocki Shepard

Big Brothers Big Sisters names new CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa has named Melissa…

Melissa Walker is set to be the next CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa. CREDIT BBBS

Perspective Therapeutics: New name, new headquarters

Precision and personalization are just two of the characteristics that Perspective Therapeutics executives agree make…

Wolf Carbon files petition for carbon dioxide pipeline

Wolf Carbon Solutions has filed its petition for a carbon dioxide pipeline with the Iowa…

Wolf Carbon carbon dioxide hazardous material pipeline

Economic report: UI equals 4% of state’s gross domestic product

The University of Iowa produces an economic impact equivalent to about 4% of the state’s…

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University of Iowa seeks residential property, expanded parking

In addition to other proposals brought before the Board of Regents Feb. 22, the University…

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