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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative opens nominations for 2026 awards
The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative are looking for four individuals whose work has made a significant impact on the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans for the 2026 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Unlike previous years, the 2026 awards will…
Virtual Soldier Research program saves military time, money
For 40-plus years, the Army has been waiting for someone like 18-year-old Santos. He runs,…

Five Sinclair convenience stores in Cedar Rapids area close abruptly
Just months after the five former Kwik Shop convenience stores in the Cedar Rapids area…

Nick Glew joins Community Savings Bank as VP lending
Nick Glew, former president of the Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO), has joined Community Savings Bank…
Kalona Family Dental looks to change people’s perceptions of dentistry
As the only dental office in a community of more than 2,600 people, Kalona Family…
ICCSD’s Center for Innovation taking shape
The Iowa City Community School District is in the beginning stages of its Center for…

Meta donates new virtual reality headsets to Tippie College of Business
Students in the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business will soon be able to…

Cedar Rapids becomes anchor tenant in Alliant Energy community solar garden
The City of Cedar Rapids is now an anchor tenant of Alliant Energy’s community solar…

Cedar Rapids Country Club’s tennis plan clears final city council hurdle
After hearing another batch of public comments – mostly from opponents – about the Cedar…

Collins Aerospace looks to cut costs; ‘minor workforce reductions’ reported
Collins Aerospace is moving to cut costs in the face of financial headwinds buffeting the…

Hibu acquires Signpost’s marketing technology platform
Hibu Inc., based in Cedar Rapids, has acquired the marketing technology platform of Signpost, Inc.,…

Gilbert Street bridge project seeks bidders
Iowa City is currently seeking bidders for the Gilbert Street bridge reconstruction, a project with…

Interstate widening projects speed forward, stall in parts of Eastern Iowa
Sharply higher construction costs over the past two years have contributed to slowing the exploration…
Pagliai’s continued legacy
Consistency is the “secret sauce” behind the longtime success of A & A Pagliai’s Pizza,…
ICAD, Business Partnership rebrands as Greater Iowa City, Inc.
The recently merged Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and the Iowa City Area Business…

First housing units at Crossing on Boyson nearing completion
The first building in the Crossing on Boyson housing development in Hiawatha is expected to…






