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Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority to advance medical technology, agricultural innovation and workplace safety solutions, the agency announced Sept. 19. Coralville-based NeuroPred Inc. secured a $50,000 Proof of Commercial Relevance…
Senators propose Iowa constitutional amendment ending marijuana prohibition
Democratic state senators Joe Bolkcom, Janet Petersen and Sarah Trone Garriot introduced a constitutional amendment…

General Mills reports higher net sales, but profits, earnings fall
Despite an overall increase in net sales, General Mills reported declines Dec. 21 in operating…

Livestream platform aims to connect charities with younger donors
When Matt Pfaltzgraff worked as a director of a regional payment association in Des Moines,…

Kraft Heinz commits to carbon neutrality by 2050
The Kraft Heinz Company, with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, has announced its pledge to…

General Mills names Martin chief brand and disruptive growth officer
General Mills has named Doug Martin as chief brand and disruptive growth officer, effective Jan.…

Tata Consultancy ranked among top three data and decisions services providers
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization with operations in…

Transamerica supports financial dignity, inclusion with donation to Operation HOPE
Transamerica, with operations in Cedar Rapids, has announced that the Aegon Transamerica Foundation has donated…

State of Iowa receives exceptional credit rating affirmation
State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced Iowa’s AAA credit rating has been affirmed by Fitch…

W.A.L.K. Canine Community to open in 2022
A 30,000-square-foot, multipurpose, indoor and outdoor canine community where dogs can play and socialize is…

IUB holds public informational meeting, hearing on Duane Arnold solar proposals
Dozens of speakers largely supported a pair of industrial-scale solar energy projects near the former…
A career of mission-driven service
Michelle Niermann wasn’t always destined for a career in health care administration. A native of…
Hy-Vee pharmacies now offering talking prescription labels
Talking prescription labels are now available in 26 languages to visually- and print-impaired patients at…

Iowa high school volleyball tournament moving to Coralville
The Iowa state high school volleyball tournament is leaving Cedar Rapids and will be played…

Iowa’s unemployment rate falls to 3.7% in November
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.7% in November, down from 3.9% in October…

LRS acquires Johnson County Refuse, Port ‘O’ Jonny, Action Services
LRS has announced the acquisitions of Johnson County Refuse and two portable restroom providers: Port…






