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CommUnity Crisis Services sign outside 1121 S. Gilbert Court in Iowa City. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Layoffs loom for CommUnity Crisis Services after government cuts support for LGBTQ+ youth suicide crisis hotline

Iowa City-based CommUnity Crisis Services is facing layoffs following the termination of a suicide crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. On June 17, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced it…

Ground broken for The Cottages at UnityPoint Way

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 18 for the Cottages at UnityPoint Way on the…

John Deere, UAW restart negotiations amid strike

John Deere and United Auto Workers (UAW) resumed negotiations on Monday while workers continued to…

Report: Biosimiliars could save Iowa $142 million annually

A report from the Biosimilars Forum, in partnership with the Pacific Research Institute, revealed that…

UnityPoint Health selects b.well Connected Health to support digital transformation strategy

UnityPoint Health has selected b.well Connected Health as the foundation of its patient-centered digital transformation…

UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Shaw leaving University of Iowa Center for Advancement to join Clarivate

Clarivate LLC, a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace…

New Transamerica retirement plan program supports small business efforts to recruit, retain employees

Transamerica is helping small businesses gain advantages in hiring and retaining employees in today’s demanding…

NextEra Energy recognized on Fortune’s 2021 list of companies that ‘Change the World’

NextEra Energy, Inc., which operated the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo and is now…

2021 Corridor Business Journal Forty Under 40 honorees recognized

The Corridor Business Journal had the chance to spotlight another remarkable class of Forty Under…

What’s next?

On Aug.16, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed the day at 35,625.40 – a record…

CDC grant to help UI improve remote work management

Tippie researcher awarded $1.1M CDC grant to develop training for remote managers The COVID-19 pandemic…

Joanna’s Tonic Syrups seeking capital through Regulation Crowdfunding

Joanna’s Tonic Syrups, an Iowa City-based business ran by Joanna Mouming, is offering perks to…

Private Wealth expands into Texas, hires new strategy officer

Private Wealth Asset Management, a financial advisory firm based in Cedar Rapids, has expanded into…

Linn County Public Health recipient of PREVAYL funding

Linn County Public Health (LCPH) is one of eight recipients nationwide to receive Preventing Violence…

Masks required through Jan. 15 in Johnson County facilities

Based on recommendations from the Johnson County Public Health Department (JCPH), the Johnson County Board…

City of Marion introduces Ryan Waller as new city manager

Long-time government official Ryan Waller is the new city manager for the City of Marion,…