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Field to Family ‘looking at a different reality’ after USDA funding cuts
Local food nonprofit Field to Family says the sudden loss of funding from the USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and Local Foods for Schools (LFS) programs has left them scrambling to adjust. “We are now looking at a new…
Historic BetterLife building may get new life as Dunkin’ site
Plans are underway to transform a site in northeast Cedar Rapids where neighbors turned out…
Mid-Year Economic Review panelists address top-of-mind topics
A group of panelists addressed a variety of issues at the Corridor Business Journal’s Mid-Year…
KENT subsidiary Grain Processing Corporation acquires Natural Products Inc.
Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a member of the Muscatine-based KENT Corporation family of companies, has…
United Fire Group names Kevin Leidwinger as president and CEO
Cedar Rapids-based insurance company United Fire Group announced July 7 the appointment of Kevin Leidwinger…
Monument Hills senior living plan faces few objections after changes
It was smooth sailing for city staff and developers presenting a slightly modified plan for…
Iowa City Downtown District bolsters Retail Referral Program
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) upped the ante for its ILoveIC Retail Referral Program,…
SBA approves $16.3 million in Iowa small business loans in June
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 47 loans for $16,368,100 to Iowa businesses in June,…
St. Luke’s recognized for its commitment to stroke care
UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital has received the American Heart and Stroke Association’s Get With The…
South Side Street Foods brings Native American flair to Iowa City
Daniel Velasquez noticed the distinct lack of Native American-inspired food experiences in Iowa City, so…
May home sales in Iowa slip 7.7%
May’s real estate sales in Iowa slipped 7.7%, according to the Housing Trends report from…
Derek Damon named new Iowa Heartlanders head coach
Derek Damon has been named the new head coach and general manager of the Iowa…
His Hands Free Clinic launches capital campaign
His Hands Free Clinic is seeking the community’s help in expanding its free medical care,…
General Dynamics supercomputers begin running NOAA forecast models
Experts anticipate new supercomputers, first announced in February with a contract award to General Dynamics…
T-Mobile bringing 5G home internet to Iowa
T-Mobile is expanding 5G home internet to 81 cities and towns across five states, including…
New Big Grove brewing process to reduce carbon footprint
A $37,000 grant from the city of Iowa City is going toward the purchase of…