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Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty rebrands as Realty87 after 138 years
One of Iowa’s oldest real estate firms is turning the page with a new name and brand identity. Coldwell Banker Hedges Realty has officially rebranded as Realty87, the company announced. The Cedar Rapids-based firm, which has operated continuously since 1887,…
Tasha Lard empowers Black entrepreneurs through community and mentorship
Tasha Lard dipped her toes into entrepreneurship during the pandemic, a time when most businesses…

West Side Transport spurs sustainability efforts with new tech
With more than 550 trucks moving cargo across the country at any given moment, there…

Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival names Barnhart as new executive director
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival has announced that Brittany Barnhart will become the nonprofit’s new…

The Downtown Dish: Coaching culture with Jan Jensen, UI Women’s Basketball coach
On today’s episode: Anna and Charlie sit down for an exciting conversation with University of…

Eastern Iowa Airport breaks July passenger record
The Eastern Iowa Airport has broken a passenger record for the month of July, airport…

CRST appoints Mike Gannon as new president and CEO
CRST has announced the appointment of Mike Gannon as the company’s next president and CEO,…

Hiawatha hosts State of the City, plans for thriving future
Around 100 attendees gathered at the Crystal Group office for the Hiawatha’s annual State of…

Hibu acquires Ohio-based digital marketing company RevLocal
Hibu Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Ohio-based RevLocal, a digital marketing partner to SMBs…

New report identifies crucial challenges in Iowa’s health care industry
The overall landscape of Iowa’s health care industry is looking bleak, according to recent findings…

Leaders celebrate groundbreaking for NewBo Loftus ‘transformation’ project
On a celebratory and windy afternoon, state and local officials gathered with developers Aug. 20…

IEDA, Reynolds announce $37 million for statewide workforce housing projects
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced yesterday that more…

Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks set to open at Westdale Aug. 26
Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks, a long-anticipated restaurant, is set to open at the Westdale…

Developing Iowa’s talent pipeline
With a 12-month average jobs opening rate of 5.37%, Iowa ranks 44th on WalletHub’s compilation…

National Science Foundation awards time management grant to Tippie researcher
The National Science Foundation has granted $257,000 to a Tippie College of Business researcher to…

North Liberty’s new Pizza Ranch combines dining, entertainment
A new restaurant in North Liberty is offering diners more than just pizza and wings…
