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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…

UI receives $16M grant for Cambus system improvements
The University of Iowa has received a $16.4 million federal grant to improve its Cambus…

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

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…

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…

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

Decision on Linn County gaming application expected Feb. 6
Linn County casino supporters will learn the fate of their gaming license application at a…

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…

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 City Cancer Treatment Center closes doors
A Johnson County radiation oncology clinic has shuttered its operations after 13 years of serving…

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…

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…

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

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…






