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Dr. Timothy Quinn, president and CEO of Mercy Cedar Rapids speaks at the CBJ's Health Care Symposium on Wednesday, February 11, at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

AI ‘game changer’ for health care, five hospital leaders weigh in

When Washington County Hospital and Clinics implemented an AI-powered ambient scribe system, CEO Todd Patterson heard feedback he hadn’t expected from his physicians. “One of our doctors told me this is the first good thing the administration has done for…

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…

ADM Cedar Rapids

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,…

BAE Systems NASA research project

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…

Iowa City Transit electric buses

Deere & Company forms joint venture with GUSS Automation

Deere & Company has entered into a joint venture with GUSS Automation, announced Deere on…

Deere & Company, logo

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…

Diversity Straight Up podcast

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…

UI Health Breast Health Center

Increasing inflationary pressures, higher energy costs affecting small businesses

Small business owners across the country and in Iowa are reporting inflationary pressures are hurting…

Iowa City Pedestrian Mall adding trio of ‘bar first, food second’ venues 

Whether fun seekers are looking to drink cocktails inside the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s-themed bar,…

CommUnity Crisis Services hires new diversity, equity and inclusion specialist

Amel Ali knows what it’s like to feel isolated from her peers and even her…

St. Luke’s School of Nursing plans terrace dedication, ribbon cutting

UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Foundation is planning a celebration to honor the former St. Luke’s School…

St. Luke’s Hospital

Matthew 25 opens Cultivate Hope Corner Store in Cedar Rapids

Curtis Odom was happy to buy bacon and a dozen eggs during a quick stop…