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Marion honors Matt Tielebein with ‘Spirit of Marion’ award
The City of Marion has recognized Matt Tielebein as the 2025 recipient of the Paul Draper “Spirit of Marion” Award. The award recognizes a Marion city employee who best represents dedication to public service, combined with an exceptional work ethic,…
Ingredion union rep on strike issues: ‘We’re so far apart’
A spokesperson for the union representing about 120 striking employees at the Ingredion plant in…

Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launches nonprofit leadership program
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has selected 11 Iowa arts, culture, history and humanities…

Delta suspends nonstop flights between Cedar Rapids and Detroit
Delta Air Lines announced this week that its nonstop service between Cedar Rapids and Detroit…

NewBo City Market gets $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank
NewBo City Market in southeast Cedar Rapids has received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate…

Cedar Rapids building permits hit all-time record
There’s never been a better year for construction projects in Cedar Rapids. City manager Jeff…

CSPS regains tax exempt status
New Bohemia District arts organization CSPS has been informed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…

SBA approves $25.5 million in Iowa small business loans in July
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 35 loans for $25,508,800 to Iowa businesses in July,…

Iowa JPEC to recognize 12 for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) will honor 12 alumni and…

Tiffin’s Park Place to include theater and entertainment complex
The Palms Theatres, IMAX and Family Entertainment Center is set to be the latest addition…

Atlantic Bottling announces sustainable packaging initiative
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company has announced that DASANI and Sprite are introducing sustainable packaging transformations…

ECICOG to present Homes for Iowa webinar Aug. 11
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) will present a webinar Aug. 11 to…

Graf Home Selling Team affiliates with ERA Real Estate
The Graf Home Selling Team & Associates, based in Hiawatha, has affiliated with the ERA…

Iowa’s first fiber internet search service launches
Fiber Homes, the nation’s first fiber internet search service for rural and suburban home buyers,…

Raising Cane’s opening in Cedar Rapids in January
Raising Cane’s has relaunched plans to develop a new restaurant location along Collins Road in…

Google announces $150,000 grant to Iowa STEM Council
Google has announced a $150,000 grant to the Iowa STEM Council to help support the…
