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Big Bang Foundation to open solar-powered AI Micro Park in Cedar Rapids
The Big Bang Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, announced plans Tuesday for the launch of the AI Micro Park, a solar-powered educational hub set to open in August 2025 in the Wellington Heights neighborhood in Cedar Rapids. Located…
Restaurant survived pandemic and derecho: Ongoing road construction could end it
More than four years ago, Jess Johnson opened Runt’s Munchies, a diminutive restaurant in a…
Iowa Bankers Association honors Charlie Funk with Leach Leadership Award
The Iowa Bankers Association presented Charlie Funk, president and CEO of MidWestOne Bank in Iowa…
Why are global supply chains breaking?
In the current era of consumerism and same-day shipping that so often dictates spending habits,…
Filling a high-tech niche
No, Timberline Manufacturing doesn’t make any type of wood-based products. Nor does the company assemble…
Coralville Mayor John Lundell inducted into Iowa League of Cities Hall of Fame
Coralville Mayor John Lundell was inducted into the Iowa League of Cities Hall of Fame…
Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer marks 31st year
New safety measures have been implemented in this year’s Especially for You Race Against Breast…
Eastern Iowa Health Center receives recognition badges from HRSA
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has awarded Community Health Quality Recognition (CHQR) badges to…
Mercy Cedar Rapids breaks ground on new heart center
Mercy Cedar Rapids broke ground Thursday on a new facility dedicated to heart and vascular…
Grassley confirms he’ll seek eighth U.S. Senate term
Responding to months of conjecture about his political future, Iowa. Sen. Chuck Grassley announced Friday…
Peace Tree Brewing wins gold at Great American Beer Festival
Peace Tree Brewing won a gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival for its…
Iowa earns top marks from Moody’s Investor Services with Triple A rating
The State of Iowa’s Triple A credit rating from Moody’s Investor Services (Moody’s) was affirmed…
Tavern Blue in Coralville hosting grand opening Sunday
Tavern Blue, a new beach-themed restaurant at 805 Second St. along the Coralville strip, is…
NewBoCo receives SBA award for inclusive entrepreneurship
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) in Cedar Rapids was one of just two accelerators…
UIHC: Pandemic is causing ‘alarming’ toll on hospital staff
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC) is increasingly concerned for the physical workload and…
State medical director Dr. Caitlin Pedati is leaving IDPH
Dr. Caitlin Pedati, state medical director and epidemiologist, will leave the Iowa Department of Public…