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Wellmark Foundation awards $5M grant to expand youth mental health services in rural Iowa schools

The Wellmark Foundation has announced a $5 million grant aimed at tackling the growing mental and behavioral health crisis among Iowa youth. The School-Centered Behavioral Health Grant will help rural school districts expand access to timely and convenient care. Iowa’s…

Monument Hills senior living plan faces few objections after changes

It was smooth sailing for city staff and developers presenting a slightly modified plan for…

A rendering of a single-family unit at the proposed Monument Hills development.

Hy-Vee to host Best of Local Brands Summit in September

Hy-Vee Inc. will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in September to…

Iowa City Downtown District bolsters Retail Referral Program

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) upped the ante for its ILoveIC Retail Referral Program,…

SBA approves $16.3 million in Iowa small business loans in June

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 47 loans for $16,368,100 to Iowa businesses in June,…

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St. Luke’s recognized for its commitment to stroke care

UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital has received the American Heart and Stroke Association’s Get With The…

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Kim Augspurger elected chair of Iowa Association of Business and Industry

Kim Augspurger of Pigott has been elected chair of the Iowa Association of Business and…

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South Side Street Foods brings Native American flair to Iowa City 

Daniel Velasquez noticed the distinct lack of Native American-inspired food experiences in Iowa City, so…

NAHB: Building material prices may have peaked

In just the past year, prices for materials used in residential construction have climbed nearly…

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May home sales in Iowa slip 7.7%

May’s real estate sales in Iowa slipped 7.7%, according to the Housing Trends report from…

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Derek Damon named new Iowa Heartlanders head coach

Derek Damon has been named the new head coach and general manager of the Iowa…

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His Hands Free Clinic launches capital campaign

His Hands Free Clinic is seeking the community’s help in expanding its free medical care,…

His Hands Free Clinic

Iowa Leading Indicators Index nearly unchanged in May

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), used by state officials to forecast tax revenues and…

Iowa Leading Indicators Index

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to host entrepreneurship competition

Reserved for Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IBFF) members aged 18-35, the organization is accepting applications…

General Dynamics supercomputers begin running NOAA forecast models

Experts anticipate new supercomputers, first announced in February with a contract award to General Dynamics…

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T-Mobile bringing 5G home internet to Iowa

T-Mobile is expanding 5G home internet to 81 cities and towns across five states, including…

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