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Iowa Food Bank Association leader Linda Gorkow retiring after seven years
The Iowa Food Bank Association announced Tuesday that Executive Director Linda Gorkow will retire Nov. 8, after seven years leading the organization’s statewide hunger relief efforts. Ms. Gorkow has led the association in uniting Iowa’s six Feeding America food banks…
Veridian recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s best credit unions
Veridian Credit Union has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Regional Banks…

Mercy, St. Luke’s recognized for quality maternity care
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids and UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids have…

GALLERY: Music151 brings new music supply options to Fairfax
A Fairfax musical operation that’s been operated virtually for much of its six-year history has…

WATCH: Field Day partners with North Liberty’s Next Stage Campaign
Field Day Brewing is showing solidarity with its hometown of North Liberty with Centennial Park…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance looks to build on success
In many ways, 2023 was among the most successful years in the 13-year history of…

Common Sense Institute announces expansion into Iowa
The Common Sense Institute (CSI), a non-partisan organization focused on employment and economic issues, has…

Fourth time’s a charm; vacant Iowa City lot seeks to rezone once more
A vacant lot in Iowa City is once again up for rezoning consideration, following the…

Former F&M Bank executives fined by Federal Reserve for mishandling customer information
Three former F&M Bank executives were fined by the Federal Reserve Board for mishandling of…

Hiawatha council approves new hotel feasibility study
A new study will be conducted to assess the feasibility of attracting a hotel or…

Former Sears store at Lindale Mall sold
The former Sears store at Lindale Mall has been sold. Mall general manager Becky Eckley…

Mercy bondholder, trustee seek proceeds from sale of assets
Mercy Iowa City bondholder, Preston Community Capital, is seeking court approval to distribute sale proceeds…

Tanager launches mental health support groups
Tanager, a mental health support organization based in Cedar Rapids, has launched new monthly support…

Hometown Restyling celebrates 38 years with revised brand
Remodeling company Hometown Restyling has introduced a new brand identity and website to reflect the…

New Leader Manufacturing accepting applications for charitable giving program
New Leader Manufacturing, a family-owned business located in Cedar Rapids, is accepting applications for its…
Iowa City introduces public art matching grant program
Iowa City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is offering a 50/50 matching grant for selected…






