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New IowaWORKS center will facilitate greater collaboration with Kirkwood, area leaders say

Job development leaders say the opening of the new IowaWORKS center, near Kirkwood Community College in southwest Cedar Rapids, represents more than a relocation – it will provide an opportunity for increased collaboration and workforce program expansion. The new center,…

The Downtown Dish with Kate Dreyer and Jessica Meyer of The Shop

In this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie celebrate fall in Iowa City, discussing local events…

Jessica Meyer and Kate Dreyer speak chat about their business The Shop on the Downtown Dish Podcast.

Real Success: Robert Gallery, CEO of Athletes for Care

Robert Gallery is a former professional football player in the NFL and teammate of mine…

Robert Gallery

Gonder to retire as Bankers Trust Eastern Iowa market president, Heideman named successor

Bankers Trust announced Friday, Sept. 26, that Eastern Iowa Market President Jack Gonder will retire…

Jack Gonder and Curt Heideman

UI Health Care welcomes patients at new Urbandale location

University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new location in Urbandale that brings several…

UI Health Care Urbandale clinic

IDT introduces new protein to boost precision in CRISPR editing

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics company, has released a new tool designed to…

IDT quality control specialists Austin Kraff (background) and Jacob Draghicchio (foreground) load QC samples onto a Capillary Electrophoresis instrument to assess product purity.

History Center seeks community input through survey to shape future programs

The History Center is asking Linn County residents to complete a short survey to help…

The History Center Cedar Rapids

Baker Group earns ninth consecutive top workplace recognition

Baker Group has been named to Iowa’s Top Workplaces list for the ninth consecutive year,…

Baker Group logo

Cedar Rapids Library Foundation completes $10 million campaign with $3.5 million gift

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has successfully closed its $10 million capital campaign following…

CREDIT CEDAR RAPIDS LIBRARY FOUNDATION

West Branch gift shop opens second location in Coralville

White Pumpkin Studio, a gift shop located at 102 E. Main St. in West Branch,…

Gift shop White Pumpkin's new storefront in Coralville at the Iowa River Landing, 920 E. Second Ave. Suite 150.

Mother-daughter team dresses dreams at Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom

Jocelyn Hoyle and Deb Steenblock are the mother-daughter duo behind Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom,…

Deb Steenblock (left) and daughter Jocelyn Hoyle of Jocelyn Taylor Bridal

EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026

The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept.…

Alex Taylor NewBoCo EntrreFEST

Juliet Abdel talks Cedar Rapids’ appeal, development strategy and more

Juliet Abdel began her tenure July 28 as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids…

Juliet Abdel speaks at the grand opening ceremony for EIHC's new pharmacy Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Five Below to open soon at Westdale Town Center

Discount retailer Five Below is set to open a new location at Westdale Town Center…

Five Below Westdale

St. Luke’s Hospital receives $28,000 grant for pediatric transport ventilator

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has received a $28,523.50 grant from Variety – the…

From left: Dana Franck, withVariety – the Children’s Charity; Holly Flynn, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital; Kathie Manderscheid, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital; Jenny Haverly, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital; Jessica Hupp, Variety – the Children’s Charity.

Utilities, advocacy groups united in support for renewable energy development

Iowa utility companies and advocacy groups are largely united in their support of developing large-scale…

Nordex reopening West Branch