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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…
NEST Design and Décor
An inscription on a wall in the design studio of NEST Design and Décor reads,…
Buying the Farm
Kristy and Bob Walker each made a wish list of features to include in the…
Born with Entrepreneurial Spirit
After a successful career in the biotech pharmaceutical industry, Mark Pattison decided to use his…
IC Ped Mall playground design finalized
After reviewing public input and agreeing to an updated concept, the Iowa City Parks and…
Iowa Energy Center launches Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program
The Iowa Energy Center Board and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced that…
MedQuarter marks 10th anniversary with progress report
The Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supporting Municipal District (SSMID) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by delivering…
Good Housekeeping names Whirlpool washing machine as ‘most innovative’
The Whirlpool Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator has been named in…
Business, labor join forces to host Cedar Rapids mayoral forum
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO will team up…
Jaffray stepping down as United Fire Group CFO
Dawn Jaffray has announced her resignation as executive vice president and chief financial officer of…
Facebook whistleblower revealed as Iowa City native
Facebook is prioritizing its own profit incentives over the well-being and safety of society-at-large, claims…
Uptown Marion transformation underway
To increase foot traffic and develop a more vibrant community, the city of Marion is…
SBA approves $44.7 million in Iowa small business loans in September
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the…
Arc of East Central Iowa hosting community bike ride
The Arc of East Central Iowa is inviting the public to join them in their…
Mercy promotes breast cancer awareness with pink lights
In observance of October being breast cancer awareness month, Mercy Medical Center’s campus is illuminated…
Local non-profit seeks volunteers for CR Hot Cider Hustle
Families Helping Families of Iowa, a local non-profit that supports children in foster care, is…
