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Focus on honesty continues to guide Altorfer CAT after nearly 70 years in business
“Tell it like it is” serves as more than a succinct tagline for Altorfer CAT — it continues to guide the company’s philosophy after nearly 70 years in business. Derek Altorfer, president of the Cedar Rapids-based heavy equipment dealer, said…
Hy-Vee to host small business summit this fall
Hy-Vee is opening its doors to small businesses and entrepreneurs this September, with applications now…
Iowa City’s Invizix wants to treat cancer while you sleep
An Iowa City-based biotech startup has created a non-invasive medical device the company hopes is…
Nation’s small businesses invited to join SBA ‘Freedom 250’ pledge
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting small business owners nationwide to join in its Freedom…
Wings2Water names Rod Marlatt its latest “Water Warrior”
Wings2Water has named Rod Marlatt its latest “Water Warrior,” honoring his four decades of conservation…
Matthew 25 Transform Week mobilizes 375 volunteers for Cedar Rapids home repairs
More than 375 volunteers are spending the week of June 22-26 repairing and maintaining homes…
Iowa health systems add organ donor registration to MyChart patient portals
Iowa health systems have launched a new tool allowing patients to register as organ, eye…
Looking to the skies: Eastern Iowa Airport moves to activate aerospace industry cluster
A long-simmering plan to develop an aerospace cluster at the Eastern Iowa Airport is nearly…
The JetZero push: Why did Cedar Rapids fall short?
It’s become known as the least well-kept secret in Cedar Rapids development circles. By most…
Choose Iowa Farm Crawl spotlights state’s agriculture industry
The Choose Iowa Farm Crawl will return for a second year this month showcasing the…
‘Grassroots’ Save Morgan Valley group seeks to halt power plant plans
From yard signs to petition-signing drives and comments at local governmental meetings, the mission is…
African American Museum of Iowa to host Juneteenth festival Saturday
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host its annual Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June…
ChildServe president honored by University of Iowa College of Medicine
Dr. Teri Wahlig, the president and CEO of ChildServe, has received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni…
Iowa’s housing market sees rising momentum
Iowa’s housing market saw a rise in momentum throughout May, fueled by increased inventory and…
40 Iowa leaders complete Leadership Iowa program
Several Eastern Iowa professionals were among 40 business and community leaders from across the state…
Iowa Conservative Energy Forum to hold Cedar Rapids dialogue on state’s energy future
The Iowa Conservative Energy Forum will host its 2026 Iowa Conservative Energy Dialogue on Wednesday,…
