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Grant for new Mays Island trees celebrated
The center section of Mays Island has stood for decades as a largely underutilized greenspace in the heart of Cedar Rapids, save for an underground municipal parking garage. But with 26 new trees funded by the America in Bloom program…
Iowa City pilot program to award housing grants for energy-efficient homes
The Climate Action and Outreach department of the city of Iowa City, in collaboration with…
IDALS to offer Crop Insurance Discount Program starting Dec. 1
A Crop Insurance Discount Program will provide farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops…
Washington County Riverboat Foundation donates $500,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Building North Liberty’s…
What it takes to sell Iowa’s first cannabis-infused beverage
The decline in alcohol consumption among younger generations has not gone unnoticed by craft brewers. …
Copper Boar to give away free pork tenderloins to benefit food pantry
North Liberty restaurant Copper Boar American Pub announced a giveaway event that will directly benefit…
Principal Asset Management receives 4-star rating from GRESB
Principal Asset Management’s U.S. real estate core strategy and two of its European real estate…
Coralville proposes amendments to West Land Use area master plan
Coralville’s city council passed a first consideration to amend the Coralville West Land Use area…
Cedar Rapids officials seeking final input for Westside Library Park plan
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking final input on the draft plan for the…
Veridian celebrates Giving Tuesday with nonprofit donations
Veridian Credit Union is celebrating Giving Tuesday with $35,000 in donations to six nonprofit organizations…
Big Grove Brewery opens grant applications on Giving Tuesday
Big Grove Brewery is awarding six grants totaling $48,000 to nonprofits in Polk, Johnson and…
An Iowa first: Novy startup venture studio launches
Launching a startup is nothing new for Eric Engelmann, Krista Martin and David Tominsky. Still,…
Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity
Downtown Iowa City’s nonprofit arts and culture industry generated $20.4 million in economic activity in…
Holmes Murphy recognized on Best Places to Work list
Holmes Murphy, an independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, has been recognized as one…
Cedar Rapids dementia forum advances plan to improve life for patients, families
Health care professionals, community advocates, caregivers and individuals living with dementia will gather for the…
Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce makes its debut
The Iowa LBGTQ Chamber of Commerce made its debut Oct. 18 in Des Moines, becoming…
