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University of Iowa students pitch AI-powered business concepts at IdeaStorm competition
Lyndsey Mekelburg took first place and $500 at the University of Iowa IdeaStorm Applied AI Case Competition on April 27 at MERGE Iowa City, where 15 students across 11 teams pitched business concepts built around real-world applications of artificial intelligence.…
Iowa City’s Wich-Uh-Waffle serves the community, hopes to expand
When one of Eunice Upshaw’s daughters said she was tired of waffles, Ms. Upshaw told…
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces grant cycle
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced its final grant cycle for 2023 for…
The many moving parts of Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition
The ongoing circumstances surrounding Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition will continue to develop, as the…
Cedar Rapids council approves first reading of country club tennis court ordinance
A controversial proposal for a new outdoor tennis facility at the Cedar Rapids Country Club,…
NAMI class to help families cope with mental health
The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, has developed a new course that will…
Johnson Co. program supports organizations impacted by COVID-19
Johnson County has launched the Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant program to support local nonprofits impacted…
Regents approve $20 million UI-Mercy acquisition
The Board of Regents moved to accept University of Iowa’ s request to purchase Mercy…
Lawsuit against Duane Arnold Solar projects dismissed
A Linn County District Court judge has rejected a civil lawsuit filed by a group…
Tippie College of Business connects employers, students through new initiative
This fall, employers will have a new way to reach business students thanks to a…
Construction job openings unchanged as housing market slows
The construction labor market saw little change for job openings in June as open, unfilled…
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll open new office in Waterloo
Multi-specialty law firm Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC has opened a new office in Waterloo, Iowa. Three…
BREAKING: University of Iowa to acquire Mercy Iowa City hospital and clinics
Mercy Iowa City announced Monday, Aug. 7 it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)…
Ben Dillon named CEO of Geonetric
Geonetric, a Cedar Rapids-based digital marketing agency, has announced co-owner Ben Dillon will be transitioning…
Big Grove celebrates 10 years with various festivities
Big Grove Brewery is raising a glass to celebrate a decade of experiences, fresh craft…
Iowa hosts its annual tax-free shopping weekend
The pressure is on to get the kids ready to go back to school –…
