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Wings2Water recognizes Nitrate Watch initiative for public water testing effort
The Nitrate Watch program, which provides free nitrate test kits to the public, has been named this summer’s “Water Warrior” by Wings2Water and GreenState Credit Union, the organizations have announced. The Nitrate Watch Program, developed by the Izaak Walton League…
Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears store
A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store…
Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of…
Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the appointment of a new president. Ajay Gannerkote, former head…
Linn County casino supporters file brief opposing effort to block consideration of new license
The Linn County Gaming Association and Cedar Rapids Development Group have filed a brief in…
Iowa City VA expands to meet rising demand for women veterans’ care
The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is expanding its main campus hospital to…
Iowa City OKs first reading to rezone ACT campus
Nearly eight months after ACT, Inc.’s announcement to sell its campus property to Iceberg Development Group,…
Fareway Stores, Inc. to acquire Brothers Markets in Lisbon, Denver
Fareway Stores, Inc. is expanding its footprint in Eastern Iowa. The grocery store chain announced…
University of Iowa seeks approval for $252.7 million hospital revenue bond sale
The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for a…
Pair of studies offer mixed views on Iowa gaming market
A pair of studies examining the Iowa gaming market – and the impact of a…
Mission Cancer + Blood officially part of UI Health Care
University of Iowa Health Care has finalized its $280 million acquisition of Mission Cancer +…
CBJ Newsmakers: Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, SBA Iowa District Office form alliance
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Marion chamber names Cassandra Kotek as new board chair
The Marion Chamber of Commerce has named Cassandra (Chalhoub) Kotek as the new chair of…
Sanctuary Pub, Which Wich in Iowa City closed for business
Sanctuary Pub, a favorite English-inspired watering hole in Iowa City since 1972, has closed its…
SBA approves $18.5 million in Iowa loans in December 2024
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
CBJ Newsmakers: ACT’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
