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GALLERY: CIVCO unveils innovative new facility at open house Friday
CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville was a hive of activity Friday, June 6, as Johnson County leaders and stakeholders assembled for an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the company’s new headquarters. The 96,000-square-foot facility brings CIVCO’s corporate and manufacturing…
NewBoCo among winners in SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) in Cedar Rapids has been named one of 35…

Original Emma Goldman Clinic seeks Iowa City Historic Landmark designation
The Iowa City council voted Tuesday, Sept. 20 to approve rezoning the first Emma Goldman…

Iowa City council approves zoning code amendment to improve housing affordability
The Iowa City council voted to pass a new zoning code amendment that seeks to…

Revamped solar ordinance, scorecard get final approval from Linn supervisors
After months of deliberation, public input and staff development, a revised ordinance for utility-scale solar…
Vossenkemper becomes first woman in Corridor to earn CEPA exit planning credential
Lesley Vossenkemper, founder of Scale-Up Strategies in Cedar Rapids, recently earned the Certified Exit Planning…

Entries accepted for 2024 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival
The 2024 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival is now accepting entries for its 21st annual…
QDogs BBQ in Marion closing Saturday
QDogs BBQ in Marion announced via social media that they plan to close permanently this…

Early corn harvests spur optimism about yields despite drought
Farmers so far have reported average or better corn yields despite their worries about the…

IDT, Aldevron partner to expand solutions for gene, cell therapy customers
IDT and Aldevron, two leading CRISPR gene editing companies, today announced a strategic partnership to…

Mercy, Alliant light the night pink to promote breast cancer awareness
Mercy Medical Center and Alliant Energy are joining forces to light the night pink on…

Seeds Apparel plans grand opening Oct. 14
Seeds Apparel, the brainchild of creative couple Joshua and Ashley Spang, will celebrate its grand…

$150,000 NEH grant awarded to UNI’s Mainstreet 360° tool
A unique historical and augmented reality project at the University of Northern Iowa is gaining…

Berthel Fisher announces senior leadership team changes
Berthel Fisher, based in Cedar Rapids, has announced several changes to its leadership team as…

Transformation of former Colonial building to affordable housing well under way
Work is progressing as scheduled on transforming the former Colonial building in downtown Cedar Rapids…

UWECI adds additional volunteer center in Benton County
United Way of East Central Iowa (UWECI) is opening a United Way Volunteer Center in…