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Landus begins national search for new CEO
Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, has launched a nationwide search for its next chief executive officer. According to a news release, the search follows months of internal conversations with employees and farmer-owners, led by interim CEO Sam Caton and the…
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…

UI Health Care nurse to serve on national association for academic nursing
Kimberly D. Hunter DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive with University of Iowa Health…

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…

Second da Vinci Xi Surgical System Installed at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is expanding its surgical robotic program, adding a second…

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,…

Highlander Hotel, Iowa River Power Restaurant team up to offer a dynamite experience in hospitality
Iowa River Power Restaurant’s menu has found a new home. In a collaborative effort between…

Linn Area Credit Union will become Corda May 6
Linn Area Credit Union will change its name to Corda Credit Union on May 6,…

Iowa College of Education grant to address teacher shortage
The University of Iowa College of Education aims to use a $1.26 million U.S. Department…

Winter Supper Club in Cedar Rapids inspires members to support local
The Quarter Barrel Arcade and Brewery, 616 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, was full of…

Cedar Rapids students to be honored at 14 Under 14 awards
Kids First Law Center will honor 14 young Cedar Rapids students for their exceptional leadership…

Sakharova named new Orchestra Iowa concertmaster
Julia Sakharova has been hired as the new concertmaster for Orchestra Iowa in Cedar Rapids.…

Air Force helicopter visits West High engineering students
Students at West High received a treat Friday afternoon when an UH-1N Huey helicopter landed…
