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Camp Courageous names Craig Stadtmueller as new CEO

Camp Courageous has hired Craig Stadtmueller as its next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5. Mr. Stadtmueller will succeed Charlie Becker, who has served as CEO for more than 45 years. Becker will remain on staff to support the leadership…

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…

Cedar Crossing casino new rendering

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…

A person places their hand on an elderly man's arm.

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…

Iowa Brewers Guild

Corridor libraries serve as entrepreneurial hubs

Kellee Forkenbrock’s official title is public service librarian at the North Liberty Library, but it…

Kellee Forkenbrock, North Liberty Library public service librarian. CREDIT AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

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…

Iowa Credit Union League logo

Iowa City Area Sports Commission highlights its social, economic impact at Cilek Business & Sports Breakfast Series

Just hours ahead of the Iowa High School Girls State Volleyball championships, Johnson County leaders…

Josh Schamberger, president of the Iowa City Area Sports Commission and Think Iowa City, addresses the crowd in the lobby of the Xtream Arena on Monday, Nov. 4.

Coe College launches direct entry program to train next generation of pilots amid industry shortage

Coe College will launch a direct entry program for Fall 2025 applicants pursuing its aviation…

A Coe College student sits in a Revv airplane within a hangar.

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…

Crystal Group new logo

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…

Exterior of the Old Capitol Town Center.

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…

Wings2Water Water Warrior

Big Grove Brewery partners with Patagonia Provisions to launch Kernza Lager

Big Grove Brewery has partnered with Patagonia Provisions, the food and beverage division of Patagonia,…

The Patagonia logo advertising Kernza Lager adorns a tap handle at Big Grove Brewery.

Erika Macias honored as 2024 Latina Publisher of the Year at NAHP conference

At its annual conference, the National Association of Hispanic Publishers (NAHP) recognized Erika Macias as…

Evelyn Castro (left), secretary of National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP), presents Erica Macias with the Latina Publisher of the Year award.

BAE Systems demonstrates next-generation M-Code Global Navigation Satellite System user equipment technology

BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated M-Code signal tracking with an Increment 2 Global Navigation Satellite…

BAE Systems M-Code Concept

Frontier Co-op CEO Tony Bedard inducted into Cooperative Hall of Fame

On Oct. 3, the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) inducted Tony Bedard, CEO of Frontier Co-op,…

MidWestOne Bank becomes presenting sponsor of Iowa Hawkeye men’s basketball

Iowa City-based MidWestOne Bank has partnered with University of Iowa Athletics as the presenting sponsor…

MidWestOne Bank Iowa Hawkeye men's basketball