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Schickedanz resigns as Englert executive director; Huckfeldt named interim director
The Englert Theatre announced Thursday, Oct. 16 that Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt has been named interim executive director, following the recent resignation of John Schickedanz. Mr. Huckfeldt has served as the Englert’s events director for the past three and a half…
Women’s help wanted in construction jobs
Natalie Bell was thinking about a career in art after college when a welding class…
Johnson County awards Food and Farm grants to farms, nonprofits
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently voted to distribute funding to nine Community Food…
Floodwater Comedy Festival returns to Iowa City
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Floodwater Comedy Festival is returning to…
Wilson’s Orchard, Czech Village, Schamberger win tourism awards
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia of Cedar Rapids, and…
Sustainable Landscape Solutions recruits Costa Rican workers with help of H-2B program
Using the federal H-2B nonimmigrant program, Iowa City-based Sustainable Landscape Solutions (SLS) welcomed temporary workers…
PepsiCo enter strategic partnership with Iowa farming groups
PepsiCo recently announced a $216 million multi-year investment with three farmer organizations, including Practical Farmers…
Amana Colonies Bakery & Cafe coming to NewBo City Market
The Amana Colonies Bakery & Cafe will soon be opening a location at the NewBo…
ABI survey: Most Iowa manufacturers plan investments in 2023
The majority of Iowa manufacturers plan to make strategic investments in their organizations in the…
UIHC scope out expanded neurology clinic
A request for qualification (RFQ) from the University of Iowa shows the healthcare system intends…
Neighborhood Centers of JC, Free Medical Clinic earn ARPA funds
Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County and the Iowa City Free Medical Clinic were awarded preliminary…
ISU research park to build Alliant Energy agriculture innovation lab
The Iowa State University Research Park (ISURP) and Alliant Energy announced on March 23 a…
IC Area Business Partnership CEO Kim Casko to resign in May
Kim Casko, president and CEO of the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP), will leave…
Iowa unemployment rate drops to 2.9% in February
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in February from 3% in January, according…
St. Luke’s completes renovation of Surgical Specialty Unit
UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital has completed its $14 million renovation of its Surgical Specialty Unit…
Uptown Friday Nights event discontinued
Uptown Friday Nights, a staple of summertime entertainment in downtown Cedar Rapids, is being discontinued.…
