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Casey’s opens applications for 2025 Innovative Summit
Casey’s General Stores has opened applications for its 2025 Innovative Summit, an annual competition seeking brands with new and unique products for distribution across the retailer’s 2,900 stores. “We received an overwhelming response and were impressed by a range of…
Micky’s Irish Pub & Grill expanding to North Liberty
Micky’s Irish Pub & Grill is opening up a new restaurant in North Liberty, expanding…
NASA funding for UI professor to aid next-gen nuclear propulsion
NASA has selected UI professor Xuan Song’s research proposal as one of four Iowa projects…
Van Meter expands robotics capabilities with three supplier partnerships
Cedar Rapids-based Van Meter announced a new partnership Aug. 9 with robotics supply partners Comau,…
Homeland Security officials visit University of Iowa campus
Leaders of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) HQ Office of Academic Engagement (OAE)…
Alliant Energy donates nearly 50,000 meals to Midwest food banks
Food banks across Iowa and Wisconsin will be receiving nearly 50,000 meals thanks to Alliant…
Area Substance Abuse Council names new executive director
The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Stephanie Boesenberg…
Surgery Center receives Blue Distinction Centers+ recognition
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids has been awarded the Blue Distinction Centers+ by Blue Cross Blue…
North Liberty to hear bids for reimagined city hall
The city of North Liberty will receive bids for the construction of a two-story, 10,700-square-feet…
First MedQuarter commissioned mural completed
A new mural on the west- and north-facing walls of the Citywide Cleaners building along…
UScellular donates $30K to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor
UScellular has announced a $30,000 investment in the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor…
Work continues on Marion Public Library, opening day not determined
As progress continues on the new Marion Public Library facility in the 1100 block of…
Tower Cafe opening in Alliant Energy tower
A new restaurant, Tower Cafe, is opening Friday, Aug. 5 on the street level of…
United Fire Group announces net loss for second quarter of 2022
United Fire Group (UFG) on Aug. 4 reported a UFG net loss for the second…
Inaugural Oktoberfest brings craft beer to Marion
The Marion Chamber announces a new event coming to the metro area. Oktoberfest will be…
At 85, Divine Engineering owner Jared Hills not slowing down
Jared Hills hasn’t worked anywhere except Divine Engineering since hiring on as a newly-minted University…