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Members of the TRACERS team in the clean room at Van Allen Hall.

UPDATE: NASA’s TRACERS mission, led by University of Iowa, set for July 23 launch

After eight years of preparation, a University of Iowa-led NASA mission is poised to launch Wednesday, July 23, from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The Tandem Reconnection and Cusp Electrodynamics Reconnaissance Satellites mission — or TRACERS — will send…

Habitat for Humanity presents Women Build classes

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is conducting monthly Women Build classes aimed at empowering women…

Survey seeks input on the design of LightLine Loop

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking community input on the design of key elements…

Receiver sought for Iowa City hospital that’s alleged to be in a ‘financial freefall’

An Iowa City hospital that is alleged to be in a “financial freefall” and on…

Mercy Hospital-Iowa City. located at 500 E. Market St. in Iowa City, is alleged to be in a “financial freefall.” (Photo via Google Earth)

IPR awarded Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows

Iowa Public Radio has received a $200,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows to update critical…

Linn County names new facilities director

Luke Fischer has been named the new Linn County facilities director. As facilities director, Mr.…

Speedeez Indoor Karting closes both Cedar Rapids locations

Both locations of Speedeezz Indoor Karting are now closed permanently, owners announced via their Facebook…

Speedeezz Indoor Karting closes

IEDA awards funding to Primary Assembly, VIDA

The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved innovation funding in support of five…

Mercy’s Health Equity Fund awards eight local nonprofits

Mercy Medical Center has announced that it will be awarding funds from its Health Equity…

Mercy Medical Center

MEDCO publishes Q2 2023 Marion Community Index

The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) released the Marion Community Index for the second quarter…

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UIHC nursing recognized with fifth Magnet designation

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has once again been honored with a designation from…

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has once again been honored with a designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program.

Safran to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation, flight control business

Safran has announced the contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control activities in…

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

Iowa unemployment rate holds steady in June

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady in June at 2.7%, Iowa Workforce Development officials…

Iowa unemployment

Single-family homes construction starts to decline in June

Single-family home production fell after four straight monthly gains as many other housing sectors continue…

Construction jobs

Iowa Heartlanders announce new ownership group

The Iowa Heartlanders hockey team, based in Coralville, has a new owner. The Heartlanders, who…

Iowa Heartlanders hockey team

Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat offering Inspire to treat sleep apnea

Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic is now offering Inspire therapy, a new treatment option…