News

University of Iowa launches ‘Flight Funds’ to share revenue with student athletes
Iowa Athletics announced it will join the NCAA House settlement, taking a major step toward sharing revenue directly with student-athletes. The department plans to fully participate at the highest allowable level under the settlement, marking a new era of opportunity…
Oja wins Linn Area Credit Union emerging entrepreneur contest
Oja, a Korean-inspired restaurant owned by Chef Kwai Butler, has won the inaugural Emerging Entrepreneur…

Mercy Cedar Rapids named among nation’s top cardiovascular hospitals
Mercy Cedar Rapids has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, according…

Bankers Trust, Horizons partner on homebuyer education programs
Bankers Trust and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance are partnering to address a need for…

West Bank recognized as a top-performing community bank
West Bank has been named one of the top-performing large community banks in the United…

Cornell College offering help to Iowa Wesleyan students
Following the news of Iowa Wesleyan’s closing, Cornell College is stepping up to provide financial…

State fund that protects farmers is set to go broke
A state fund that protects farmers from losses when grain dealers and warehouses go bankrupt…

WalletHub: Iowa, Minnesota among highest tax burdens
Iowans and Minnesotans face among the top 10 highest tax burdens in the nation, according…
North Liberty announces Centennial Park information sessions
The city of North Liberty will hold three public information sessions regarding the $16 million…

Recipients of Iowa’s first CDL training grants announced
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the first recipients from a new grant program to…

Registration begins April 1 for Especially for You race
Registration for the 33rd annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer opens April…
Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months
UPDATE: The Linn County Board of Supervisors on March 29 formally extended the county’s moratorium…

Da Flava Unit expands, serving hip-hop, Caribbean flair
Da Flava Unit, a North Liberty food truck, has expanded its business and opened inside…

South District Market opens in Iowa City
The highly-anticipated South District Market opened at 947 U.S. 6 in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 28.…

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Tasha Lard
Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Tasha Lard, owner of JD Beauty Supply, and a leader…

Kirkwood, Coe to sign new articulation agreement
Kirkwood Community College and Coe College, both located in Cedar Rapids, have agreed to sign…
