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Des Moines group launches campaign against proposed Cedar Rapids casino

A Des Moines-based group has launched a campaign against the effort to obtain a gaming license for a Cedar Rapids casino. Iowans for Common Sense,...
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Can AI detect abuse? These UI professors say it can

Two University of Iowa professors are teaming up to harness AI for the use of detecting physical abuse. Aislinn Conrad, an associate professor of social...
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Iowa Brewers Guild announces winners of ‘Iowa Ambassador of Craft’ awards

The Iowa Brewers Guild (IBG) has announced the winners of the inaugural Iowa Ambassador of Craft awards - the City of Coralville and Des...
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Corridor libraries serve as entrepreneurial hubs

Kellee Forkenbrock’s official title is public service librarian at the North Liberty Library, but it could just as easily be "librarian of entrepreneurship." “Most of...
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Veridian, Community 1st among three Iowa credit unions awarded grants to serve disadvantaged communities

Three Iowa credit unions designated as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), including Veridian Credit Union and Community 1st Credit Union, received a total of...
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Coe College launches direct entry program to train next generation of pilots amid industry...

Coe College will launch a direct entry program for Fall 2025 applicants pursuing its aviation management and flight operations program, offering guaranteed admission to...
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Crystal Group launches new logo, refreshed brand identity

Crystal Group, Inc., a Hiawatha-based designer and manufacturer of rugged high-performance edge computing solutions, has unveiled its new brand identity elements, including a new...
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University of Iowa pursuing $20.6 million full acquisition of Old Capital Town Center

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents to purchase the entirety of the Old Capitol Town Center for...
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New Wings2Water ‘Water Warrior’ award to recognize difference-makers

Wings2Water, a Cedar Rapids-based environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring water quality in the Mississippi River watershed, and GreenState Credit Union are launching a...

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