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Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose University celebrate completion of first phase of merger
In a symbolic gesture celebrating the first phase of their strategic combination, Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose University held a public signing Friday, June 27 at the Sisters of Mercy University Center on Mount Mercy’s campus. The celebration comes 10…
Applications accepted for Community Food and Farm Grant
Johnson County is accepting applications through 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, for the second Community…
Cedar Rapids among country’s top 25 job markets, new report says
Cedar Rapids ranks among the 25 best job markets in America, according to a new…
The Armstrong Hub to celebrate grand opening on Sept. 26
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept.…
Kirkwood recognized as leader in work-based learning
The Department of Education has recognized Kirkwood Community College as a national leader in work-based…
Mercy, St. Luke’s named to PINC AI Top 100 Hospitals 2023 list
Mercy Medical Center and UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital, both in Cedar Rapids, have…
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm expanding to Des Moines
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is expanding to a new location in Des Moines, with its…
U.S. Bank closes downtown Cedar Rapids branch office
U.S. Bank has closed its branch office at an historic bank building in downtown Cedar…
SkyWest will tour Kirkwood, speak to aviation students
Kirkwood Community College and SkyWest Airlines are joining forces to give aviation maintenance technology students…
Registration is open for the Especially For You race
Registration is still open for the 33rd annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast…
Iowa Mayors Association honors AbouAssaly as Mayor of the Year
Marion Mayor Nicolas AbouAssaly was named the inaugural Mayor of the Year honoree among cities…
NewBoCo among winners in SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) in Cedar Rapids has been named one of 35…
Iowa Credit Union Award Winners Honored at annual convention
More than 550 attendees gathered for the annual Iowa Credit Union Convention in Coralville to…
Original Emma Goldman Clinic seeks Iowa City Historic Landmark designation
The Iowa City council voted Tuesday, Sept. 20 to approve rezoning the first Emma Goldman…
Iowa City council approves zoning code amendment to improve housing affordability
The Iowa City council voted to pass a new zoning code amendment that seeks to…
Revamped solar ordinance, scorecard get final approval from Linn supervisors
After months of deliberation, public input and staff development, a revised ordinance for utility-scale solar…