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Workforce development forum slated for Cedar Rapids manufacturers, small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a free workforce development forum for Iowa manufacturers and small businesses Monday, April 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Iowa Hall, Room Iowa Hall A – Main Floor, at Kirkwood Community College,…
UIHC pharmacy specialist wins excellence in innovation award
The Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) announced UIHC pharmacy specialist Deanna McDanel as the 2022 recipient…
ISA Ventures partnership launches health care investment fund
A partnership between ISA Ventures and managed care nonprofit CareSource is creating an investment fund…
Iowa receives $51.4 million for EV charging infrastructure
The state of Iowa is receiving $51.4 million over five years from the federal government…
Linn County supervisors approve second reading of shortened solar moratorium
UPDATED: The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved the first two readings of an…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index remains unchanged in August
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) remained unchanged at 109.6 in August from July 2022,…
Outlets Williamsburg changes name, reflecting hybrid retail concept
Outlets Williamsburg is changing its name to Outlets & Marketplace Williamsburg (OMW), under a new…
Construction of new Mercy skywalk begins over Eighth Avenue SE
As work continues on the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center…
Linn supervisors to vote Monday on first reading of moratorium on utility-scale solar applications
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and first consideration Monday,…
‘Manufacturing Millennial’: Industries must embrace technology, innovation to survive
Today’s manufacturing workplace is far from the “dark, dirty, dangerous and dull” environment of previous…
Johnson County accepting Food and Farm grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is allocating $200,000 to support local food initiatives and…
Singapore delegation visits Islamic Services of America in Cedar Rapids
ISA (Islamic Services of America) welcomed a delegation from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore…
Striking Ingredion workers rally, focus on plant safety concerns
Over 100 faith, labor, and community members joined striking Ingredion workers on the picket line…
His Hands Free Clinic raises $1.8 million in fundraising campaign
Since its founding in 1992, His Hands Free Clinic has provided medical, dental and counseling…
Economist: Housing will help U.S. economy recover from hard landing
Rising interest rates and inflation are likely to lead to a declared, though mild recession,…
Cedar Rapids declares Sept. 30 ‘ADM Day’ for company’s 120th anniversary
In recognition of the 120th anniversary of global agribusiness and nutrition company ADM, Mayor Tiffany…
