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Matthew 25 founder Clint Twedt-Ball to step down after 19 years of leadership

After nearly two decades at the helm of Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25, Executive Director Clint Twedt-Ball has announced he will step down from his role on July 15. Mr. Twedt-Ball co-founded Matthew 25 in 2006 with his brother, Courtney,…

ACT to lay off 106 employees, continuing edtech spiral in Iowa City

ACT, Inc. has let go of 106 employees, 40 of which are located in the…

Fulton Lofts project breaks ground in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo district

Business and government leaders gathered Wednesday morning to break ground on Fulton Lofts in Cedar…

Fulton Lofts groundbreaking

North Liberty Community Pantry seeks new director

The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) board of directors is seeking a new executive director…

Iowa’s unemployment rate decreases to 2.7% in April

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7% in April from 2.8% in March while…

U.S. officials say Iowa child labor bill does not comply with federal law

The child labor legislation awaiting Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature does not comply with federal law,…

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AIA Iowa releases quarterly construction trends report

The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA Iowa) has unveiled its inaugural quarterly report…

AIA Iowa awards celebration

Coralville RAGBRAI committee seeks vendors for overnight stop

The Coralville RAGBRAI Committee is currently seeking vendors for the July 28 overnight event to…

Local officials presented Coralville's logo and theme for its overnight RAGBRAI stop in July. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Hybrid work in the Corridor opens opportunities for real estate

As some of the largest companies across the country push for more employees to return…

A Skogman Realty commercial real estate sign is seen on West Benton Street in Iowa City on May 16. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT

UI Health Care ranks second in most trusted healthcare brands

A report from brand experience agency Moingle has ranked University of Iowa Health Care second…

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Physicians at OB-GYN Associates to become Mercy Iowa City employees

Providers at OB-GYN Associates of Iowa City and Coralville will become Mercy Iowa City Hospital…

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Corridor farmers markets return for the season

After more than 40 years selling her cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies and other baked goods…

Customer Joni Tibbits of Robins, right, discusses products offered at the Hue Hill stand with vendor Jean Donohue during the Hiawatha Farmers Market on Sunday, May 7. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Builder confidence in housing market increases for fifth month

Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose across the country in…

Iowa Nonprofit Alliance celebrating launch in Iowa City

The newly formed Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is celebrating its official launch with regional events…

Swarm Collective, Exile Brewing Company launch custom beer

The Swarm Collective, the University of Iowa nonprofit helping student-athletes obtain name, image and likeness…

Swam Collective and Exile Brewing Company have released a golden ale beer. CREDIT IOWA SWARM

Per Mar Security ranked 15th on SDM Top 100 list

Per Mar Security Services, a provider of security solutions for residential and commercial clients, has…