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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…

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

St. Luke’s receives advanced hip, knee replacement certification
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has received Advanced Hip & Knee…

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…

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






