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$250k donated to UI International Writing Program after loss of federal funding

A $250,000 donation has been awarded to the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program in response to the U.S. Department of State terminating the program’s grants. Donor Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. is an investor and lawyer from Sarasota, Florida with…

ICAD, NewBoCo team up for new Regional Speaker series

There are plenty of questions that come with starting a business, from advertising to figuring…

NewBoCo

Dr. Gunjal Garg joins Mercy’s new Gynecologic Oncology Clinic

Dr. Gunjal Garg, a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist with more than a decade of experience, has…

Experts: Child care issues cost Iowa businesses millions each year

The ongoing child care crisis impacts more than parents and caregivers – it impacts the…

Catherine McAuley child care forum

Iowa Finance Authority awards more than $11M to advance housing priorities

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has announced the award of more than $11…

Iowa Finance Authority

Grow Therapy expands online mental health services to Iowa

Grow Therapy, a mental health group that allows users to book a therapist remotely, announced…

Grow Therapy is expanding its services to Iowa.

Affordable Housing Network sells Geneva Tower, Hawthorne Hills properties

Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI) has announced the sale of two of its Cedar Rapids…

Hawthorne Hills sale

Saucy Focaccia permanently closes all locations

Saucy Focaccia, a Cedar Rapids restaurant once named on the list of Iowa’s Best Burgers…

Cedar Rapids-based Saucy Focaccia is permamently closing all locations.

UI readies $20 million Duane Banks stadium renovation

The University of Iowa is accepting requests for qualification (RFQ) applications from construction firms for…

Duane Banks Baseball Stadium will undergo significant renovation next year.

Drought a growing problem for farmers, businesses

When considering the most complex concerns demanding headlines in 2022, Tom Heinold of the US…

JRS Pharma expansion ‘critical’ for Cedar Rapids, pharmaceutical industry

JRS Pharma is already the world’s largest producer of cellulosic products for the pharmaceutical industry,…

JRS Pharma expansion Ken Seufert Cedar Rapids

Opponents dominate discussion of Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal

Opposition was the order of the evening Dec. 5 as the Iowa Utilities Board hosted…

Jessica Wiskus Wolf Carbon pipeline meeting

Cybersecurity startup to launch interactive escape room game

Cybercade, a spinoff company of ProCircular in Coralville, is just weeks away from unveiling a…

Tyler Olson, founder of Cybercade, wants to help Iowa businesses teach employees core priniciples of cybersecurity through innovative, fun learning.

Clear vision of CRBT’s local mission propels James Klein to ‘Most Influential’ leader

Even after decades as a prominent leader in the Corridor banking community, James Klein says…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Leslie Nolte

Leslie Nolte is the celebrated entrepreneur and artist behind the Nolte Performing Arts Academy, The…

Ogden & Adams to acquire Delhi Lumber

Ogden & Adams Building Solutions plans to acquire the assets of Delhi Lumber company based…