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Linn County accepting applications for economic development grants
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for its annual Economic and Community Development Fund, which supports initiatives aimed at fostering economic growth and improving quality of life for residents. The competitive grant program is open to…
UI researchers seeking answers on ‘chemo brain’
University of Iowa researchers are studying the inner workings of the brain, through cutting-edge neuroimaging,…
Final Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market to be held Saturday
A special “Fall Market” will conclude the farmers market season when the Cedar Rapids Downtown…
Greater Iowa City Area HBA promotes careers in construction
Amid a shrinking labor gap in the construction industry, the Greater Iowa City Area Home…
End of an era: Czech Village meat market closes
The legacy of a Czech Village meat market isn’t lost on Steven Prochaska, who is…
Chocolate Walk returns Oct. 1 in Uptown Marion
Shoppers are invited to sample chocolate treats in Uptown Marion at the Chocolate Walk from…
UPS’ ORION navigation system topic of UI lecture
Ranganath Nuggehalli, the principal scientist of operations research at UPS, will be speaking to the…
Chophouse Downtown offers diverse menu, family-friendly atmosphere
A number of restaurants have opened in or near downtown Cedar Rapids in recent years,…
Workforce Q&A with Kim Becicka
Kim Becicka, the recently-retired vice president of continuing education and training services at Kirkwood Community…
Alliant joins coalition to expand EV charging
Midwest electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now travel farther with an expanding charging network. In…
Iowa experiences second-lowest home equity gains in nation
Compared with other states, Iowa experienced the second-smallest gain in home equity from the second…
Casey’s acquires 40 Pilot convenience stores in Tennessee, Kentucky
Casey’s General Stores, Inc., headquartered in Ankeny, has announced an agreement to acquire 40 Pilot…
Iowa Finance Authority awards more than $2.73 million for 125 rental homes in Corridor
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $2.73 million in federal…
Buff City Soap brings plant-based products to Cedar Rapids
Buff City Soap, a brand known for its 100% plant-based soap products, is opening its…
Oktoberfest celebrations return to Corridor this week
Northside Oktoberfest in Iowa City is returning this weekend for its 25th anniversary, following a…
Hy-Vee partners with Simbe for ‘Tally,’ automated inventory robot
Shoppers at Hy-Vee will have to get used to sharing the aisle with robots. The…
