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Alliant Energy Foundation Awards Over $638,000 in Community Grants
The Alliant Energy Foundation announced Thursday it has awarded more than $638,000 in its first Community Grant cycle of the year to support 138 nonprofits and causes across Iowa and Wisconsin. The grants focus on four key areas: community safety…
Washington YMCA adding indoor aquatic center, phase two of new facility construction
The Washington YMCA is constructing an indoor aquatic center, the second phase of its two-part…
Linn County awarded grant for Rental Energy Improvement Program
Linn County has been awarded a $1 million Environmental Justice Government to Government grant from…
AI Symposium: Technology will usher in new era for business world
CORALVILLE, Iowa – When it comes to understanding artificial intelligence (AI), Greg Edwards wants people…
GreenState beats lending goal to narrow racial homeownership gap
NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Many Iowans are enjoying this holiday season in a new home,…
Mercy Cedar Rapids among U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2024
U.S. News & World Report has named Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids as a…
St. Luke’s Hospital opens Spinal Cord Injury Clinic
St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) has opened a Spinal Cord Injury Clinic…
Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce celebrates Cedar Rapids, Iowa City launch
The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce held its Cedar Rapids/Iowa City launch Thursday evening at…
Big Grove Cedar Rapids nears opening date
A preview of Big Grove Brewery’s new Cedar Rapids taproom Thursday, Dec. 7, offered a…
The Lucky Cat to close in February 2024
The Lucky Cat, which has hosted comedy shows and other events in downtown Cedar Rapids…
IFA awards more than $11M to advance housing opportunities
The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded more than $11.2 million in grants to 26 housing…
Applicants have until Dec. 15 to apply for Choose Iowa grants
Applications are now being accepted for the Choose Iowa value-added grants. Choose Iowa grants can…
BankIowa earns five-star Bauer Financial rating for 51 consecutive quarters
BankIowa, based in Cedar Rapids, has earned a five-star rating from Bauer Financial, Inc., for…
Corridor business organizations address policies at Legislative Launch
Corridor business leaders, lobbyists and politicians gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Cedar Ridge…
CN set to acquire Iowa Northern Railway
CN has announced that it has signed and closed an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern…
Business succession planning is simply good business strategy
Succession planning is a component of a long-term business strategy that requires careful consideration and…