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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…

Kristie Fisher Kirkwood inauguration address

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…

University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business Cedar Rapids, located at 221 2nd Ave SE.

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…

Quaker 'You've Got This' global brand platform

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…

Candice Warby paints a mural at Rio Burritos in Cedar Rapids. Ms. Warby founded her art business, Whimsical Twist, in 2018. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Field Day Brewing debuts Day Dreamer, cannabis-infused beverage

Field Day Brewing Co., a taproom and brewery in North Liberty that opened in August…

Field Day Brewing's THC cannabis-infused sparkling beverage, Day Dreamer, makes its debut Feb. 23.

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…

Da Vinci Xi

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,…

four cans of cannabis-infused beverages, Climbing Kites

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…

Angela Harrington, owner of The Highlander Hotel (left), and Danise Petsel, owner of Iowa River Power Restaurant (right).

Linn Area Credit Union will become Corda May 6

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

Linn Area Credit Union Corda

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…

Lindquist Center University of Iowa College of Education

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…

Patrons visit the Quarter Barrel, Cedar Rapids, on Valentine's Day as a part of a new Supper Club. CREDIT ELIZABETH SCHULTZ

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…

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Sakharova named new Orchestra Iowa concertmaster

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

Julia Sakharova Orchestra Iowa concertmaster

Air Force helicopter visits West High engineering students

Students at West High received a treat Friday afternoon when an UH-1N Huey helicopter landed…

A West High student climbs out of the fuselage while a crew member looks on.