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Community Foundation of Johnson County to mark 25th anniversary with $250,000 in grants
The Community Foundation of Johnson County will celebrate its 25th anniversary Oct. 30 with an event that includes awarding $250,000 in grants and launching a new legacy society. The celebration will run from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hy-Vee…
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.…

Eastern Iowa couple acquires renowned Oregon Flute Store
Jonny and Maria Lipford of Cedar Rapids, esteemed figures in the flute community, have announced…

CRST wins Quest for Quality awards from Logistics Management
CRST The Transportation Solution has won two 2023 Quest for Quality awards for transportation service…

Berthel Fisher acquires MP Butterworth & Associates
Berthel Fisher Companies, a Cedar Rapids-based, full-service independent financial services firm, has acquired MP Butterworth…

How Sólás H2O went from idea to national brand in under a year
“We’re kind of in the top three of canned water right now,” Mark Pattison said.…

UI sports medicine offers walk-in clinic for injured student athletes
Injured student athletes will have easier access to treatment thanks to walk-in clinics hosted by…

Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Economic Alliance launch workforce recruitment campaign
Historically, communities in the Cedar Rapids metropolitan area have found themselves competing for economic development…

Women Lead Change Changemakers event to feature Lisa Bluder
For over 16 years, Women Lead Change has focused on the development, advancement and promotion…

Ribbon cutting planned at Farmers Insurance in Marion
Gary Mosakowski, a Farmers Insurance agent, will celebrate the opening of a new agency office…
Iowa City’s ‘mindandmineral’ offers iridescence to homes across the U.S.
When Brooke Dearborn Huston graduated from the University of Iowa in 2015, she took a…

New truck leasing facility to bring 10 high-quality jobs to Cedar Rapids
A truck leasing company plans to build a new facility in southwest Cedar Rapids, bringing…

Market After Dark announces new details
The 8th annual Market After Dark will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, with one of…

Construction begins on North Liberty entertainment center
Scorching temperatures couldn’t diminish the enthusiasm during the Aug. 22 ground-breaking ceremony for a new…

Iowa Credit Unions caution Iowans of online scams
The Iowa credit union industry is continuing to warn Iowans of online scams and text…

Uptown Getdown postponed to Aug. 31 due to extreme heat
Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Thursday, Aug. 24, the final Uptown Getdown event…






