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ACT releases toolkit to align education, employers, and economic development
ACT announced Friday it’s releasing the Pathways to Success Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to help communities strengthen the connection between education systems and workforce opportunities. Developed in partnership with Metropolitan Community College of Nebraska and the College of Southern…
Veridian donates to nonprofits across Iowa, Nebraska
Veridian Credit Union awarded $38,000 to 20 nonprofit organizations across Iowa and eastern Nebraska in…
ABI’s Connecting Statewide Leaders series to discuss innovation, tech
A discussion on innovation and technology in Iowa will be held by members of the…
Applications open for 2023 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces applications are now open for restaurants to apply…
‘The Big Build’ introduces a new generation of builders
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) participated in “The Big Build” at the National…
Alliant Energy’s community solar garden now 75% subscribed
With a recent solar block subscription by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 75% of…
RAYGUN partners with The Onion for holiday pop-up shop
Satirical newspaper The Onion will, for the first time, sell products in brick-and-mortar stores by…
Iowa to receive nearly $6 million in high-speed internet funding
A $5.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide the state of…
Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months
The Linn County board of supervisors has extended the county’s moratorium on consideration of utility-scale…
Embracing Memories kit available through UnityPoint Hospice
UnityPoint Hospice is inviting the community to pick up a Camp Embracing Memories winter camp…
CommUnity’s Project Holiday returns for 35th year
During this holiday season, CommUnity’s Food Bank plans to provide nearly 1,500 local families with…
Iowa City airport brings nearly $24 million in economic activity
The Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) brings in $24 million annually in total economic activity,…
Iowa reaches settlements with Walmart, Teva, Allergan
Iowa has reached final agreements with opioid makers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan for a combined…
Real estate sales down in Iowa, but prices are up
Home prices were up 10% and sales decreased 34% in Iowa in October, according to…
LSF Medical Solutions honored at Innovation Challenge Awards
LSF Medical Solutions won first place and $20,000 for Best Technology in the incubator startup…
Linn supervisors to consider ordinance on setbacks from hazardous material pipelines
A proposed Linn County ordinance primarily designed to regulate setbacks from pipelines carrying hazardous materials…
