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Alliant Energy Foundation raises record $550,000 to fight hunger in Iowa, Wisconsin
The Alliant Energy Foundation has raised $550,000 to support programs combating hunger and food insecurity across Iowa and Wisconsin, marking the largest donation in the 19-year history of its annual Drive Out Hunger event. The funds will be distributed to…
New director appointed for University of Northern Iowa JPEC
University of Northern Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (UNI JPEC) has appointed a new director…
Dows Farm ‘agri-community’ project set to begin this spring
Development work is finally set to begin on the long-planned and oft-discussed Dows Farm “agri-community.”…
Immigration & Business Luncheon to focus on perspective, inclusion
The Catherine McAuley Center is hosting its second annual Immigration & Business Luncheon, a “celebration…
PHOTO GALLERY: Pickle Palace nears public opening
The long-awaited full opening of the Pickle Palace in downtown Cedar Rapids is imminent. After…
JOANN Fabric facing financial uncertainty
A popular fabric and craft store is facing financial uncertainty after declining sales and heavy…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index decreased in November
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 105.2 in November (-0.4%) from 105.6 in…
Scouted or scammed? Employment scams becoming more prevalent
Aly McConnell was thrilled when a message popped up in her email inbox offering her…
Unimpaired locations in Iowa City, Cedar Rapids closed
The Unimpaired dry bar locations in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, which were touted as…
Van Meter CEO Lura McBride to receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
Lura McBride, President and CEO of Van Meter Inc., has been named the recipient of…
Involta appoints new CEO
Involta, founded and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has appointed Brett Lindsey as its chief executive…
Big Brothers Big Sisters celebrates Mentoring Month, stresses need for mentors
As part of National Mentoring Month, Big Brothers Big Sisters is highlighting the role mentors…
Lepic-Kroeger adds two new partners to its firm
Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS of Iowa City has announced the addition of two new partners to its…
Grand Impact applications open to area nonprofits
Cedar Rapids-area human service nonprofits are invited to apply for 2024’s Grand Impact, a pitch-style…
Skogman merges two of its remodeling companies
Cedar Rapids-based Skogman Companies has combined two of its remodeling companies under a single brand.…
Solon park recognized with architecture award
The Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (IA ASLA) has recognized several…