NFIB announces 2025 Iowa legislative priorities
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has issued its 2025 Iowa legislative priorities for the state’s...
Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of Channel Fusion, as the recipient of the 2024 Howard...
Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the appointment of a new president.
Ajay Gannerkote, former head and president of Siemens Healthineers’ ultrasound business, replaced IDT president...
Herbert Hoover museum to close for year-long renovationsÂ
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will close in preparation for renovations starting Jan. 20. The renovations mark the first time in over...
Linn County casino supporters file brief opposing effort to block consideration of new license
The Linn County Gaming Association and Cedar Rapids Development Group have filed a brief in response to the petition seeking to block the Iowa...
Iowa City opens applications for 2025 Public Art Matching Grant Program
Iowa City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is ramping up efforts to spark creativity and broaden public access to the arts with its 2025...
Iowa City VA expands to meet rising demand for women veterans’ care
The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is expanding its main campus hospital to accommodate the fastest-growing veteran population – women veterans.
According to...
TrueNorth surpasses $1.3 million in 2024 community impact donations
TrueNorth Companies announced at its December all-colleague meeting that its 2024 philanthropic efforts exceeded $1.3 million in donations, surpassing the $1 million milestone reached...
GreatAmerica awards $250K to Corridor nonprofits
GreatAmerica Financial Services announced its Employee Advised Fund has distributed $250,000 to nonprofits in Eastern Iowa as part of its fall 2024 giving cycle....
Wellman, Oxford business receive IEDA Rural Innovation Grant to boost growth
Businesses in the Wellman and Oxford areas are among the recipients of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Rural Innovation Grants, announced today by...