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Mi-T-M ePowerStation named 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
A Peosta-based manufacturer has taken the top prize in this year’s statewide competition celebrating Iowa-made innovation. The Iowa Association of Business and Industry announced the Mi-T-M ePowerStation, manufactured by Mi-T-M Corporation, as the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa winner…
lululemon to relocate, expand at Iowa River Landing
Athletic apparel retailer lululemon plans to relocate and expand within Iowa River Landing in Coralville,…

VITA program offers free tax preparation in Johnson County through April 8
The Johnson County Social Services Department will provide free tax preparation services for qualifying low-…

Kirkwood to offer workplace responsibility workshop in Vinton
Kirkwood Community College will host a three-hour workshop on workplace responsibility and accountability Feb. 25…

Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois CEO to retire
Diane Nelson, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, has…

Five Seasons Lights draws more than 12,000 visitors to McGrath Amphitheatre
More than 12,000 visitors attended the 2025 Five Seasons Lights at McGrath Amphitheatre during its…

Integrated DNA Technologies, Ansa Biotechnologies collaborate on longer DNA constructs
Two biotechnology companies announced a collaboration Tuesday that they say will give researchers access to…

Mercy Medical Center first in Iowa to use advanced breast cancer surgery technology
Mercy Medical Center has become the first hospital in Iowa to perform breast cancer surgery…

St. Luke’s adds cryobiopsy technology for lung cancer diagnoses
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has become the first hospital in Cedar Rapids to…

Marion to host sessions for contractors, developers Feb. 3
Marion will hold informational sessions for commercial and residential contractors and developers Feb. 3 at…

Coralville plastic surgeon charged with incompetence
A Coralville plastic surgeon, who has been accused of negligence by six Iowans, has been…

Iowa housing market holds steady through seasonal slowdown
The Iowa housing market maintained steady performance in December despite typical seasonal declines in activity,…

Iowa City Community School District, JA Eastern Iowa celebrate career readiness with JA Dream Accelerator
The Iowa City Community School District, along with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, celebrated a…

Cedar Rapids YMCA appoints Cari McCoy as new president and CEO
The YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area has named Cari McCoy as its next…

Google awards $1 million to Iowa nonprofits for education, community programs
Google awarded more than $1 million to Iowa nonprofit organizations last year to support education…

Candice Luter takes star turn in ESPN NFL commercial
If you thought the woman featured in an NFL playoff commercial on ESPN this past…






