News

Kristin McVay, chief nursing officer for UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids

UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids taps Kristin McVay as chief nursing officer

Kristin McVay will take the helm as chief nursing officer at UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids next month, the hospital announced. Ms. McVay, who holds master’s degrees in nursing and health administration, will assume the role Nov. 3, replacing Carmen…

Coe, Drake law school announce 3+3 partnership

Students at Coe College in Cedar Rapids now have an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s…

Coe College

David’s Bridal plans layoffs in Marion, other Iowa stores

David’s Bridal plans to lay off employees at all four of its Iowa stores, including…

David's Bridal Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Marriott, Residence Inn up for auction

The Cedar Rapids Marriott is up for auction. According to a listing on the commercial…

Cedar Rapids Marriott

Linn County officials continue to evaluate Bertram ‘Blue’ Bridge options

Officials with the Linn County Secondary Road Department and engineering contractors continue to evaluate removal…

Bertram Road Bridge preservation update

Wealth advisor Bradley Shelman honored by Forbes

Bradley Shelman, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Iowa City, was named to…

Bradley Shelman, Ameriprise

ISETA to host solar event for houses of worship, nonprofits

The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is hosting the Going Solar: Houses of Worship…

Department of Labor to host H-2B online seminar

The U.S. Department of Labor is holding an online seminar April 18 to educate businesses…

Sustainable Landscape Solutions CEO Sean Pearl hopes the Department of Labor will approve SLS for the H-2B guest visa program again. CREDIT SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS

Iowa submits hydrogen hub application with Nebraska, Missouri

Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri have submitted a joint grant application to the U.S. Department of…

Wind turbines

UI student Vander Sanden heading for entrepreneur competition

Losing $40 on an initial business venture would discourage most 15-year-olds. Instead, it thrust Jacob…

Jacob Vander Sanden

ICABP, ICAD announce 2023 Innovation in Education awards

The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)…

Cedar Rapids Kernels to host ribbon-cutting April 18 for stadium renovations

The Cedar Rapids Kernels will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 18 to celebrate recent renovations…

Cedar Rapids Kernels annex ribbon cutting

St. Luke’s receives advanced hip, knee replacement certification

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has received Advanced Hip & Knee…

St. Luke's Hospital

Iowa City Downtown District launches rewards program

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched a new customized shopping incentive platform for…

South Quadrangle Building, Pride Alliance Center could be razed

The University of Iowa is attempting to raze two campus buildings, the South Quadrangle Building…

South Quadrangle building on the University of Iowa campus. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Marion revamps agreement with East Town Crossing developers

The city of Marion has revamped its agreement with the developer of the East Town…

East Town Crossing aerial