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His Hands Free Clinic to unveil donor wall, welcome new executive director at June 27 open house
His Hands Free Clinic will host an open house on Friday, June 27, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the unveiling of its “Great Need. Great Care.” capital campaign donor wall and to introduce new executive director Cathy D’mello. The open…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index remains unchanged in August
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) remained unchanged at 109.6 in August from July 2022,…

Outlets Williamsburg changes name, reflecting hybrid retail concept
Outlets Williamsburg is changing its name to Outlets & Marketplace Williamsburg (OMW), under a new…

Construction of new Mercy skywalk begins over Eighth Avenue SE
As work continues on the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center…

Linn supervisors to vote Monday on first reading of moratorium on utility-scale solar applications
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and first consideration Monday,…
‘Manufacturing Millennial’: Industries must embrace technology, innovation to survive
Today’s manufacturing workplace is far from the “dark, dirty, dangerous and dull” environment of previous…

Johnson County accepting Food and Farm grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is allocating $200,000 to support local food initiatives and…

Singapore delegation visits Islamic Services of America in Cedar Rapids
ISA (Islamic Services of America) welcomed a delegation from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore…

Striking Ingredion workers rally, focus on plant safety concerns
Over 100 faith, labor, and community members joined striking Ingredion workers on the picket line…

His Hands Free Clinic raises $1.8 million in fundraising campaign
Since its founding in 1992, His Hands Free Clinic has provided medical, dental and counseling…

Economist: Housing will help U.S. economy recover from hard landing
Rising interest rates and inflation are likely to lead to a declared, though mild recession,…
Cedar Rapids declares Sept. 30 ‘ADM Day’ for company’s 120th anniversary
In recognition of the 120th anniversary of global agribusiness and nutrition company ADM, Mayor Tiffany…

Viewpoint Molecular Targeting to merge with Isoray Inc.
Coralville-based Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, a radiopharmaceutical company developing alpha-particle therapies and diagnostic imaging agents, is…

NewBo City Market celebrates 10 years in New Bohemia District
NewBo City Market will celebrate its 10th year in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia District during…

Marion opens second round of Business Innovation & Support Grants
The city of Marion is now accepting applications for its second round of Business Innovation…

Storelocal Cedar Rapids to hold ribbon cutting Sept. 30
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Storelocal Cedar…
