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Veridian tops Forbes’ list of Iowa credit unions for second consecutive year

Veridian Credit Union has been named Iowa’s top credit union by Forbes for the second year in a row, Forbes and market research firm Statista announced June 24. The annual Best-In-State Credit Unions ranking is based on consumer feedback and…

Integrated DNA Technologies launches solution for monkeypox

Supporting researchers conducting monkeypox surveillance with a new, next generation sequencing (NGS) solution, Integrated DNA…

Production scientist Rob Halden operates a robotic microplate handling arm at Integrated DNA Technologies in Coralville Wednesday, August 8, 2012.

UI Technology Institute to host Iowa Virtual Human Summit

The University of Iowa Technology Institute (ITI) is hosting the 7th International Digital Human Modeling…

Laminar Scientific combats climate change

A startup energy company — with an early-stage hybrid energy system and near-shore buoy technologies…

New owner of former Transamerica site open to redevelopment ideas

The new owner of the former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids says that while…

Former Transamerica site plans

Registration open for SOS fun run and walk

The 8th annual SOS (Serving Our Seniors) 5k Fun Run and 1-mile walk will be…

Reimagining the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

Imagine a sensory experience of sight and sound that puts you in the middle of…

Arc of East Central Iowa releases Family Resource Guide

The Arc of East Central Iowa has available a Family Resource Guide to support individuals…

Cedar Rapids Market After Dark returns

One of Cedar Rapids’ most popular downtown events, Market After Dark, is returning Saturday, Aug.…

Patrons at Cedar Rapids Market After Dark.

Marion launches online survey for Central Plaza amenities input

The city of Marion and the Central Plaza Steering Committee are seeking input from residents…

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Linn County awards $200K in economic development funds

The Linn County Board of Supervisors awarded $200,000 in economic and community development funding to…

Johnson County residents can review state’s broadband availability map

Johnson County residents are encouraged to review their broadband availability and provide input through a…

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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Iowa City Area Development Group partner on commercial real estate software

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (EA) and Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD Group)…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

‘Gather Iowa’ plan in Coralville passes after affordability pledge

A rezoning and establishment of a master plan for a proposal called Gather Iowa, also…

Gather Iowa is a 12-acre redevelopment of the southeast commercial district subarea.

Home improvement company 1-800-HANSONS opens Cedar Rapids location

1-800-HANSONS, a home improvement company with headquarters in Troy, Michigan, has opened a new location…

1-800-HANSONS employees and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance representatives participate in a ribbon cutting for the new Cedar Rapids location of the company on Aug. 19, 2022. CREDIT 1-800-HANSONS

North Liberty maps out $17.7 million Centennial Park improvements

The city of North Liberty discussed enhancements they hope to make to the Centennial Park…

A rendering of a future Centennial Park Center Stage at night.