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Kirkwood to launch Business Analytics Technician program in fall 2026
Kirkwood Community College will introduce a new Business Analytics Technician program beginning in the fall 2026 semester, the college announced Wednesday, April 29. The online, two-year program prepares students for careers in data analysis and business intelligence. According to Lightcast…
Long John Silver’s reopened in southwest Cedar Rapids
The Long John Silver’s restaurant at 2630 Williams Blvd. SW in Cedar Rapids has now…
Years in the making, work on ConnectCR project set to begin next year
In the grassroots planning stages since the early 1970s, construction of the two-phased ConnectCR project…
US News & World Report ranks UI Health Care for best children’s hospital in Iowa
University of Iowa Health Care’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital has been recognized in nine pediatric…
279-acre mixed-use development eyed for Springville
A sprawling 279-acre development has been proposed for the town of Springville, located just south…
Lil’ Drug Store continues explosive growth as it celebrates 50 years
Back in 1974, Lil’ Drug Store began with a simple value proposition: “If you’re driving…
Homeownership rate in Iowa increases since 2014
According to a study conducted by the real estate site New Jersey Real Estate Network,…
Board of Regents approve UI Health Care’s acquisition of oncology clinic
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved University of Iowa Health Care’s $280 million asset…
Negotiations with mediator set as strike against Cargill in Cedar Rapids enters second week
Negotiations are set to begin Wednesday with a federal mediator regarding the ongoing strike by…
Empowered Solutions Collective launches with focus on equity
Sarah Blais and Tamara Marcus have combined their varied backgrounds to address equity, social justice,…
Washington County Hospitals & Clinics recognized as Top 20 Critical Access Hospital at National Rural Health Conference
Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) was recognized last month for its commitment to excellence…
Iowa City’s Fall Shop Crawl returns Oct. 18
Cooler weather, fall jackets, pumpkin spice and all things Autumn herald the return of the…
Third annual Shop Iowa Day returns Oct. 9
Shoppers wanting to get a head start on their holiday purchases while keeping dollars local…
The Downtown Dish with John Kenyon and Andrew Sherburne
On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by John Kenyon, Executive Director of Iowa…
Monticello celebrates National Manufacturing Week with factory tours Oct. 8
The Monticello Area Chamber of Commerce invites the public to celebrate National Manufacturing Week with…
‘Everyone Can Work’: Iowa City celebrates 34 years of ADA, spotlights inclusion and disability employment at downtown event
Iowa City marked the 34th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and…
