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UnityPoint Health becomes first organization to join Mayo Clinic Platform_Insights

UnityPoint Health has joined a new Mayo Clinic program that will give its clinicians access to clinical resources and research aimed at improving patient care. The West Des Moines-based health system is the first organization to participate in Mayo Clinic…

Alliant Energy executive chairman to retire from position

John Larsen, current executive chairman and chairman of the board of Alliant Energy, announced this…

Alliant Energy

UI receives $16M grant for Cambus system improvements

The University of Iowa has received a $16.4 million federal grant to improve its Cambus…

Student employees clean and disinfect Cambus buses in the Bus barn.

de Novo Marketing wins four Communicator Awards

de Novo Marketing, a Cedar Rapids-based creative marketing agency, was recently awarded four Communicator Awards…

de Novo Marketing

Kwik Star to debut North Liberty store this week

Midwest convenience store chain Kwik Star, known for its extensive in-store food selections, is debuting…

The new Kwik Star in North Liberty is set to open this week, at 1810 Diamond Blvd.

Big Grove named official craft brewery of University of Iowa Athletics

Big Grove Brewery, a popular Eastern Iowa craft brewery has been named the “Official Craft…

A view of the front entrance of the Big Grove Brewery’s Cedar Rapids taphouse at a recent sunset. CREDIT BIG GROVE

His Hands shoe drive nets 24,127 pairs

His Hands Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids collected 24,127 pairs of shoes in their recent…

His Hands shoe drive celebration

Decision on Linn County gaming application expected Feb. 6

Linn County casino supporters will learn the fate of their gaming license application at a…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project

New Italian-Lousiana fusion restaurant opens in Cedar Rapids

With a unique Italian-Cajun-Creole fusion menu and a dimly lit, modern industrial interior, The District…

Long John Silver’s in Cedar Rapids set to reopen later this summer

The Cedar Rapids Long John Silver’s restaurant is set to reopen later this summer, company…

Long John Silver's Cedar Rapids

Reece chairs Iowa Association of Business and Industry board

Chad Reece, vice president, government and industry relations of Winnebago Industries in Forest City, is…

Iowa Association of Business and Industry ABI

Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center closes doors

A Johnson County radiation oncology clinic has shuttered its operations after 13 years of serving…

The Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center at 3010 Northgate Dr. in Iowa City. The radiation oncology clinic opened in 2011.

Aroma Artisan Pizza planning second location at Kingston Yard

What began as a family hobby turned into a full-time venture seven years ago for…

Carol Elliott Aroma Artisan Pizza

Estela’s Fresh Mex: burritos, with a side of podcasts and basketball

Anyone who’s been a Hawkeye for the last eight years is no doubt familiar with…

Estela's Fresh Mex co-owners Jerry Vasquez, Tyler Tiecke and Elsa de la Paz.

Bank of America awards $160k to Iowa nonprofits

Bank of America announced it has awarded $160,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations across…

Bank of America logo

St. Luke’s plans ribbon cutting, open house for new Marion ER

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is hosting two upcoming events to celebrate the opening…

St. Luke's Marion ER opening