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Eastern Iowa business and civic leaders unite in D.C. for annual Fly-In
Business and civic leaders from across the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor traveled to Washington, D.C., earlier this week to push for federal policies vital to Eastern Iowa’s economic growth, workforce development and regional competitiveness. The Cedar Rapids Metro…
ABI announces keynotes for Iowa Manufacturing Conference
The annual Iowa Manufacturing Conference, a platform for Iowa manufacturers to gather and exchange insights…
MEDCO appoints Mark Seckman as new president
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) appointed Mark Seckman as the new president of the…
GreatAmerica to host Pack Ride in Cedar Rapids Aug. 25
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, based in Cedar Rapids, will host the Patriots Pack, a group…
Taste of Iowa City 2023 postponed
Taste of Iowa City, presented by MidWestOne Bank, returns to Downtown Iowa City next Tuesday,…
Officials ‘grateful’ as new Coralville VA outpatient clinic opens
An expanded Veterans Administration (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Coralville, in the works for several…
Hamburg Inn No. 2 acquired by Gold Cap Hospitality, founding partner Nate Kaeding
Historic Iowa City restaurant, Hamburg Inn No. 2, has joined Gold Cap Hospitality group’s collective…
21st Fish-O-Rama benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor
The 21st annual Fish-O-Rama, presented by New Leader Manufacturing, raised over $180,000 in funds to…
Commission forwards Linn renewable energy code amendments to supervisors
A new set of amendments to Linn County’s renewable energy ordinance is on its way…
Niermann named UnityPoint East Division COO; Greene named Cedar Rapids market president
UnityPoint Health has appointed Michelle Niermann, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids President and CEO, as…
GALLERY: The CBJ’s Corridor Executive Open 2023
The CBJ’s Corridor Executive Open invited the region’s top executives out for a day of…
‘Hub of hospitality:’ Coralville turns 150
As the city of Coralville began to grow into the city it is now, it…
UI study shows hemodynamic screening halves risk of death, brain bleed in premature babies
When neonatologists Patrick McNamara and Regan Giesinger started the hemodynamic screening program at the University…
Iowa’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in July
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7% in July, but remains down from…
Wright House of Fashion to host free workshop with Def Jam designer
Wright House of Fashion will host a free youth workshop focused on art, collage, fashion,…
Rezoning plan for Big Cedar Mega Site moving ahead
A rezoning proposal that will make the Big Cedar Mega Site more attractive to potential…
