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A Field to Family volunteer readies a pallet of fresh produce for delivery to local schools in December. The food nonprofit says cuts to the LFS and LFPA programs will hurt its ability to provide access to local food and education for those who need it most.

Field to Family ‘looking at a different reality’ after USDA funding cuts

Local food nonprofit Field to Family says the sudden loss of funding from the USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and Local Foods for Schools (LFS) programs has left them scrambling to adjust. “We are now looking at a new…

Cornell introduces data science, applied statistics majors

Faculty at Cornell College in Mount Vernon are introducing two new majors: Applied statistics and…

Cargill expands portfolio of artificial intelligence-powered innovations for poultry producers

Poultry producers are always looking for ways to improve the efficiency and health of their…

VA updates inpatient visitor restriction policy

Due to the current COVID-19 surge, modifications have been made to the inpatient visitor restriction…

Helping seniors age in place

As demand for senior housing continues to outstrip supply and affordability of independent facilities remain…

Elder Services rebrands as Meals on Wheels of Johnson County

Elder Services, which has provided affordable, high-quality services to older adults in Iowa City, Coralville…

Marion’s main artery reopens to traffic as project continues

Although it may be hard to imagine a sunny summer festival during the cold of…

All Out Rampage offering venue for controlled destruction

Self-help advocates often promote a constructive approach to deal with life’s stresses, frustrations or pressures.…

Corridor development leaders promote 2022 public policy priorities

If Jennifer Banta could identify the three top priorities for Corridor business leaders from the…

City of Solon rides wave of restaurants

Stroll down Main Street in downtown Solon today, and you’ll see a bakery, a coffee…

Chris and Suzy DeWolf to receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business award

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced Chris and Suzy DeWolf, co-owners of the Lil’…

Former US Bank lot in Iowa City remains vacant, no applications pending

There appears to be no timetable for future development at the site of the former…

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Linn supervisors move Coggon Solar rezoning ahead, but more debate emerges

It appears it will take more than three readings for the Linn County Board of…

Board of Regents approves UI construction plans

In consecutive unanimous decisions, the Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s 10-year…

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Local officials ‘excited’ after new statewide gaming studies presented to state regulators

The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reviewed statewide gaming market studies from a pair of…

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UIHC stresses vaccines, safety standards amid Omicron variant

UI Health Care is urging Iowans to take necessary safety precautions amid the Omicron variant…