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MakeMyMove campaign draws first participant to Cedar Rapids area – and more on the way
The Collaborative Growth Initiative, a workforce recruitment effort by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, just launched its MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids campaign last month. Now, the campaign has brought its first new participant to the metro area,…
NAR report: National land market has its best year in nearly a decade
The national land market had its best year in nearly a decade in 2021, as…
Twenty40 Building Concepts breaks ground on new Marion Enterprise Center building
Twenty40 Building Concepts officially broke ground Tuesday on a $4.2 million, 40,000-square-foot office and warehouse…
Uptown Marion wins state award for Streetscape Business Support Initiative
Uptown Marion has received the Main Street Business Support Award for the Streetscape Business Support…
University Scooters to hold 24-hour UI Children’s Hospital fundraiser
University Scooters, an 11-year-old business in downtown Iowa City, hopes to raise awareness for its…
Colony Pumpkin Patch in North Liberty honored by Google
Colony Pumpkin Patch — a North Liberty-based multi-generation, urban farm that provides seasonal and family-oriented…
ADM’s profits, earnings, revenue up sharply in first quarter
ADM reported dramatic increases Tuesday in most financial categories for the first quarter of the…
Linn County, Iowa theater organizations and performing arts venues strive to thrive in the wake of pandemic
A two-part series focusing on arts and theater organizations’ recovery from COVID-19. Part 1: Linn…
Pearson Education manager wants to help women break the glass ceiling
Pearson Education manager Jelena Beideman is passionate about the world of technology and engineering, and…
BAE Systems to work on NASA’s electric aircraft technology demonstrator
General Electric (GE) Aviation has selected BAE Systems as the aerospace company responsible for designing,…
Iowa City Transit named ‘Most Collaborative’ for electric bus fleet
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recognized 10 transit agencies for…
Deere & Company forms joint venture with GUSS Automation
Deere & Company has entered into a joint venture with GUSS Automation, announced Deere on…
Iowa City SLAM architecture firm constructs orthopedic center in New York
What happens when shopping malls lose tenants, and health care systems look for smart ways…
More housing options coming to Hiawatha
As city council meetings go, the April 6 gathering of the Hiawatha City Council was…
Diversity Straight Up Podcast: Striving for inclusion in Iowa banking
On this episode of Diversity Straight Up, hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington, talk to…
UI Health opens new breast center within Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
A new breast center opening April 25 at UI Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is aiming…
