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Transamerica confirms ‘fewer than 25’ layoffs in Iowa
Layoffs at Transamerica’s operations in Iowa have impacted “fewer than 25” employees, a Transamerica spokesperson confirmed Thursday. The layoffs were first reported by KCRG-TV9. The following statement was released Thursday: “At Transamerica, we are enhancing our Retirement Operations model to…
‘Angel of Czech Village’: Mary Kay Novak McGrath passes away at 69
Over the years, Mary Kay Novak McGrath became affectionately known as “The Angel of Czech…
Despite health care competition, Corridor providers agree on shared issues
Competition among health care providers is often fierce, but leaders of some of the Corridor’s…
Eleven UI students awarded at IdeaStorm competition
Eleven University of Iowa students shared $4,400 in prize money at the Spring IdeaStorm competition…
Mount Mercy partners with EICC to simplify RN-BSN student transfers
Mount Mercy University has partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to provide an easy transfer process…
Outback Steakhouse in Cedar Rapids closed permanently
The Outback Steakhouse location in Cedar Rapids permanently closed its doors Feb. 23, ending the…
Linn County supervisors award $80,000 in Witwer Trust grants
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded $80,000 in grants from the Linn County…
UI seeks to add west-side parking ramp near College of Dentistry
The University of Iowa is requesting permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to construct…
Hiawatha council advances plans for new McGrath Hyundai facility
The Hiawatha City Council, at its meeting Feb. 21, unanimously approved the site plan and…
New medical tech improves standard care for Afib
Treatment for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation – commonly referred to as Afib – will…
New Kirkwood president Fisher stresses collaboration at inauguration
Even amid the pomp and circumstance common to inauguration ceremonies, new Kirkwood Community College president…
Board of Regents consider shuttering Tippie College of Business Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Board of Regents will decide on whether to close the Tippie College of…
Quaker launches ‘You’ve Got This,’ first-ever global brand platform
Quaker has unveiled its first-ever global brand platform, “You’ve Got This,” celebrating everyday people who…
Cedar Falls artist creates murals with a whimsical twist for Corridor businesses
Some artists hang their art in galleries. Others paint on walls. Mural artist and owner…
Field Day Brewing debuts Day Dreamer, cannabis-infused beverage
Field Day Brewing Co., a taproom and brewery in North Liberty that opened in August…
Big Grove buys majority shares of Climbing Kites
Big Grove Brewery has teamed up with Climbing Kites, Iowa’s pioneer in cannabis-infused sparkling water,…
