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Casey’s, Hy-Vee among local fuel retailers awarded grants for biofuel upgrades
Three Casey’s General Stores in Linn County and three fuel retailers in Johnson County were among 90 Iowa sites awarded state funding to upgrade their ethanol infrastructure. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced that the Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure…
Community Foundation celebrating nonprofit professionals
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host an event on Thursday, Sept. 14, to…
Dhakai wins $40k at annual entrepreneurial competition
Dhakai, a Des Moines-based technology company and marketplace that helps connect U.S. clothing brands with…
North Liberty-based Learn Spatial helps neurodivergent learning
Educational entrepreneur Mike Quinn, based in North Liberty, Iowa, has launched a new and innovative…
Olde Brick House targets Irish comfort food, pub-style atmosphere
The Olde Brick House in Cedar Rapids formally opened to the public at 11 a.m.…
Canine healers join UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Two new furry employees will soon greet patients at the University of Iowa Stead Family…
Marketing has evolved from 4 Ps to 7 Ps
Whether you are a small business owner or an executive for a Fortune 500 company,…
2024 payroll tax rates lowest allowed by state law
For the second consecutive year, Iowa’s payroll tax rates will be the lowest allowed by…
Popular Iowa City dry bar to open Cedar Rapids location
A dry bar, with locations in the Quad Cities and Iowa City, is expanding to…
First housing project set for Neighborhood at Indian Creek
The Marion City Council’s recent approval of a revised preliminary plat for a housing subdivision…
Regionalism is dying
Regionalism isn’t dead, but it might be dying. A recent example of the continued decay…
Casey’s store fined for repeatedly failing to test drinking water
A Casey’s General Store in eastern Iowa repeatedly failed to report tests of its drinking…
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance launches in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is launching in Cedar Rapids. The INA hopes to teach…
Historic Stone City General Store Pub to close Nov. 1
The historic Stone City General Store Pub will be closing its doors as a bar…
Mercy acquires new breast specimen imaging system
Cedar Rapids-based Mercy Medical Center has acquired the first CT (3D) breast specimen imaging system…
Wendy Ford retires after 17 years as Iowa City’s economic development coordinator
Be creative, open to new ideas and willing to help – and enjoy the ride.…
