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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…

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…

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)…

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,…

ICAD, NewBoCo team up for new Regional Speaker series
There are plenty of questions that come with starting a business, from advertising to figuring…

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…

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 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…
