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Greater IC business community survey identifies growth, customer acquisition as top priorities

In late April, Johnson County economic development and business support organization Greater Iowa City, Inc. rolled out a focused survey to gauge how the region’s business community views today’s economic environment – and to test the pulse on which Greater…

Kiddo’s Childcare and Learning Center opens in Cedar Rapids

A new childcare facility opened Dec. 10 at 3516 Center Point Rd. NE in Cedar…

Kiddo's Childcare and Learning Center opened in Cedar Rapids on Dec. 10. CREDIT KIDDO'S CHILDCARE AND LEARNING CENTER.

Iowa wins $70.3 million in opioid funds from CVS, Walgreens

After reaching agreements in multi-state settlements with CVS and Walgreens in November, the state of…

Iowa is set to receive $70.3 million from an opiod settlement agreement with CVS and Walgreens.

Linn County names members of renewable energy review committees

Members of special purpose advisory committees have been named to review portions of Linn County’s…

Legislative Launch policies revealed, workforce remains first priority

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP)…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance Executive Director Doug Neumann outlines top 2023 issues to an audience of statewide leaders Dec. 8 at Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery.

New Iowa language learners grant application extended

A new funding opportunity to reduce language barriers in the workplace extended its application deadline…

Hawkeye Surgical Lighting wins $100,000 at InnoVenture Challenge

University of Iowa startup Hawkeye Surgical Lighting, founded by neurosurgery resident David Christianson and medical…

First Interstate Bank donates $2,500 to I’m Glad You Stayed

The I’m Glad You Stayed Project received a $2,500 gift from First Interstate Bank and…

St. Luke’s, UnityPoint locations reinstitute mandatory masking policy

St. Luke’s Hospital, along with all UnityPoint clinics and urgent care facilities, has reinstituted a…

Collins Aerospace to deliver next-generation spacesuits to NASA

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of Raytheon Technologies, along with its partners ILC Dover and Oceaneering,…

Collins Aerospace spacesuit

ICAD, NewBoCo team up for new Regional Speaker series

There are plenty of questions that come with starting a business, from advertising to figuring…

NewBoCo

Dr. Gunjal Garg joins Mercy’s new Gynecologic Oncology Clinic

Dr. Gunjal Garg, a fellowship-trained gynecologic oncologist with more than a decade of experience, has…

Experts: Child care issues cost Iowa businesses millions each year

The ongoing child care crisis impacts more than parents and caregivers – it impacts the…

Catherine McAuley child care forum

Iowa Finance Authority awards more than $11M to advance housing priorities

The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has announced the award of more than $11…

Iowa Finance Authority

Iowa VMS Joins with Iowa’s West Coast Initiative

The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) has joined with Iowa’s West…

Grow Therapy expands online mental health services to Iowa

Grow Therapy, a mental health group that allows users to book a therapist remotely, announced…

Grow Therapy is expanding its services to Iowa.