News

Pappajohn Business Building University of Iowa

Tippie College of Business earns top-10 national ranking for Iowa MBA program

The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has earned national recognition for its Iowa MBA program, which was ranked No. 6 overall and No. 4 among public universities in The Princeton Review’s 2025 Top 50 Online MBA Programs. The…

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.…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Kirkwood recognized as leader in work-based learning

The Department of Education has recognized Kirkwood Community College as a national leader in work-based…

Kirkwood Community College

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…

PINC AI Top 100 Hospitals 2023 Mercy Medical Center St. Luke's Hospital

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm expanding to Des Moines

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is expanding to a new location in Des Moines, with its…

A pencil and ink drawing of a barn. On the side the words "Wilson's Orchard & Farm" is painted in green letters. Plants grow along the side of the building.

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…

U.S. Bank downtown Cedar Rapids

SkyWest will tour Kirkwood, speak to aviation students

Kirkwood Community College and SkyWest Airlines are joining forces to give aviation maintenance technology students…

Kirkwood

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…

Nicolas AbouAssaly

NewBoCo among winners in SBA Growth Accelerator Fund Competition

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) in Cedar Rapids has been named one of 35…

Anthony Betters NewBoCo

Iowa Credit Union Award Winners Honored at annual convention

More than 550 attendees gathered for the annual Iowa Credit Union Convention in Coralville to…

Iowa Credit Union Leaders logo

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…

emma goldman clinic A green and white craftsman-style house

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…

Iowa City logo

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…

Vossenkemper becomes first woman in Corridor to earn CEPA exit planning credential

Lesley Vossenkemper, founder of Scale-Up Strategies in Cedar Rapids, recently earned the Certified Exit Planning…

Lesley Vossenkemper

Entries accepted for 2024 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival

The 2024 Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival is now accepting entries for its 21st annual…