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Van Meter CEO Lura McBride to receive business leadership award
Lura McBride, president and CEO of Van Meter Inc., will receive the Oscar C. Schmidt Iowa Business Leadership Award from the Tippie College of Business, along with the company’s employee-owners. The award ceremony will take place Nov. 11 at 6…
Annual sidewalk sales tradition continues in downtown Iowa City this weekend
Iowa City’s 55th Annual Sidewalk Sale is taking place Thursday, July 13 through Sunday, July…
Kirkwood’s new aviation program approved by the FAA
Kirkwood Community College’s new Aviation Maintenance Technology program has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval…
Linn Co. accepting applications for economic development funds
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is accepting applications for Linn County’s Economic & Community…
Hancher’s 2023-24 season to highlight innovation, creative exploration
Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa announced its 2023-2024 season on July 12, featuring…
Cedar Rapids council OKs option agreement with potential casino developers
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted July 11 to approve an option agreement for the…
Westmoreland promoted to president & COO at Grand Living
Minneapolis-based Grand Living, a provider of senior living communities, has promoted Nikos Westmoreland to president…
Allegiant announces new nonstop flight from Cedar Rapids to Florida
Allegiant has announced a new nonstop route from the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids…
Guardian Training Institute helps first responders with mental health, resiliency
Bill Searls watched several of his coworkers in law enforcement and other first responders develop…
New SBA Business Outreach Center to empower veteran entrepreneurs
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the opening of a new Veterans Business…
Aegon Transamerica grant boosts Girl Scouts outdoor programs
A $35,000 gift from Aegon Transamerica will boost the Girl Scouts’ efforts to support outdoor…
Tippie MBA program ranked among top 10 in country
The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business’ online MBA program has been ranked among the top…
Fareway’s Round Up raising money for Variety
Fareway Stores, Inc. is partnering with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the seventh…
Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center hosts open house July 12
The new Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy is scheduled to open for…
Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose sign nursing articulation agreement
Davenport’s St. Ambrose University (SAU) and Cedar Rapids’s Mount Mercy University signed an articulation agreement…
Big Cedar Mega Site developers seek zoning change to expand opportunities
Developers of the Big Cedar Mega Site in southwest Cedar Rapids are hoping a new…
