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QTS formally announces Cedar Rapids data center in lieu of groundbreaking ceremony
In lieu of a formal groundbreaking ceremony following the deadly July 28 shooting at Blackstone Inc.’s New York City headquarters, QTS – a Blackstone portfolio company – has instead issued a formal announcement of its new data center campus planned…
How burnout quietly drains company budgets, according to the experts
Over the course of one year, employee burnout can cost a company anywhere between $4,000…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. celebrates Johnson County businesses at inaugural ‘A Toast to Business’ Awards ceremony
More than 300 business and community leaders gathered at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City…
Student entrepreneurs shine in 2025 John Pappajohn Venture Competition
The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition capped off its 25th year on April…
SBA approves $22.4 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 45 loans totaling more than $22.4 million to Iowa…
ChildServe announces license transition to specialty hospital designation
ChildServe will officially transition its licensure from a nursing facility to a specialty hospital designation,…
$250k donated to UI International Writing Program after loss of federal funding
A $250,000 donation has been awarded to the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program in…
S5G Therapeutics awarded grand prize in UI JPEC innovation challenge
An ocular therapeutics startup was awarded first place and $50,000 at the University of Iowa’s…
Mirrorbox Theatre to leave Ellis Boulevard space, looks ahead to next chapter
After seven years of producing contemporary and original theatre in Cedar Rapids, Mirrorbox Theatre will…
FilmScene honored with Governor’s Arts Award
Iowa City-based FilmScene, Iowa’s largest nonprofit cinema, is one of 10 organizations and individuals honored…
Kirkwood Benton County Leadership Council to meet again May 15
Kirkwood Community College will host the next meeting of its Benton County Leadership Council on…
ACT Appoints Alex Thome as chief product officer
ACT has named Alex Thome as its new chief product officer. In the role, Mr.…
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces summer 2025 grant cycle
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced its summer grant cycle for 2025 for…
The Downtown Dish: Business and spelling lessons with Niki Neems
On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down for a conversation with Niki Neems,…
Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’
As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an…
Coolest Thing Made in Iowa nominees announced
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the nominees for its 2025…
