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NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator to relaunch this fall

After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is returning this fall with a renewed focus on helping Iowa-based startups strengthen their branding, marketing, and sales strategies. The seven-week program, operated by the New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo), begins in…

An Iowa first: Novy startup venture studio launches

Launching a startup is nothing new for Eric Engelmann, Krista Martin and David Tominsky. Still,…

David Tominsky Krista Martin Eric Engelmann Novy venture studio

Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity

Downtown Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity in…

Holmes Murphy recognized on Best Places to Work list

Holmes Murphy, an independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, has been recognized as one…

Holmes Murphy

UI study uncovers key findings in Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy

According to a news release from the University of Iowa, recent findings from a study…

Dr. Brian Dlouhy, a neurosurgeon with University of Iowa Health Care, using LITT. CREDIT UI HEALTH CARE

Cedar Rapids dementia forum advances plan to improve life for patients, families

Health care professionals, community advocates, caregivers and individuals living with dementia will gather for the…

DeWulf dementia innovation center

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce makes its debut

The Iowa LBGTQ Chamber of Commerce made its debut Oct. 18 in Des Moines, becoming…

Iowa LGBTQ chamber of commerce logo

Cedar Rapids vintage clothing store finds a market in Iowa City

A popular Cedar Rapids vintage store has joined forces with Heim, a downtown Iowa City…

Heim, located at 112 E. Washington St. in Iowa City.

Collins Aerospace is continuing its evolution, with an eye on the future

For nearly a century, Collins Aerospace – and its corporate predecessors – has been inexorably…

Collins Aerospace delivered a tailor-made Large Format Display system that will play a key role in the mission of NASA’s X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft. CREDIT LOCKHEED MARTIN

Cedar Rapids council picks HACAP to own, operate The Heights

The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) will own and operate The Heights affordable housing…

Colonial building The Heights affordable housing

Cedar Rapids startup FES Solutions receives IEDA loan

A Cedar Rapids-based startup was recently named a recipient of an innovation funding loan from…

Iowa Economic Development Authority

VIDEO: See what’s in store at Big Grove’s Cedar Rapids location

The Big Grove Brewery and Taproom in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Yard development will be the…

A view of the front entrance of the Big Grove Brewery’s Cedar Rapids taphouse at a recent sunset. CREDIT BIG GROVE

Scholarships help further nonprofit’s musical mission

The drums and horns have long been silent, but an event sponsored by a local…

Southwind Drum & Bugle Corps, of Mobile, Alabama, performs Aug. 4 at Tournament of Drums, held for the first time at Prairie High School in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Square foot prices more than double inflation in 2022

Median square foot prices for new for-sale single-family detached (SFD) homes started in 2022 increased…

Alliant Energy rate increase hearing set for May 21-24, 2024

A public hearing will be held May 21-24, 2024, to consider Alliant Energy’s request to…

Alliant Energy tower

Wolf asks to withdraw, refile Illinois carbon pipeline request

Wolf Carbon Solutions moved to withdraw its carbon dioxide pipeline permit application in Illinois on…

Wolf Carbon pipeline new map