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Mental Health First Aid helps make mental health a workplace priority
Megan Hammes says prevention is key when it comes to health and wellness — and if people can take precautions to avoid illness and harm to the body, the same precautions should apply to mental health, as well. Ms. Hammes…
Tippie College of Business announces MBA program merger
The Tippie College of Business is merging its Online MBA and part-time Professional MBA programs…

IEDA Board approves projects, spurs growth for five companies in Iowa
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board agreed to award five Iowa businesses on Friday in…

Paving for Progress sales tax renewal has ‘overwhelming’ support, survey says
According to a survey released from the Paving for More Progress Committee, the Cedar Rapids…

PCI ENT adds augmented reality imaging system
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa’s Ear, Nose and Throat/Head and Neck Surgery clinic recently announced the…

NIH innovation grants propelling Viewpoint Molecular forward
Millions of dollars in federal funding helped leverage private investment in a growing Corridor-based radiopharmaceutical…

Grant Wood AEA extends Foundation 2 Crisis services to all districts
As districts prepare for the start of a new academic year, they’ll have one additional…

NAMI Linn County to resume in-person Family-to-Family
Living with a loved one suffering from serious mental health issues can prove frustrating and…

Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative powers Field of Dreams game
Viewers of the inaugural MLB Field of Dreams game between the Chicago White Sox and…

Iowa City mayor issues mask mandate over Gov. Reynolds’ objections
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague has issued a mask mandate due to the ongoing COVID-19…

Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 4.1% in July
Iowa’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 4% to 4.1% in July, although the number of…

Iowa City, Cedar Rapids among Midwest’s top startup cities
Iowa City is ranked 25th in the Midwest, and Cedar Rapids is ranked 42nd, on…

Johnson County earns AARP certification for age-friendly community living
Johnson County became officially enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities this…

Ten Thousand Villages Iowa City names Genell new executive director
Ten Thousand Villages Iowa City announces Liz Preciado Genell as the new executive director beginning…

PPP forgiveness portal accepts more than 340,000 submissions
Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on Aug.…

Heartlanders announce partnership with Backpocket Brewing
The Iowa Heartlanders and Backpocket Brewing announced this week a partnership that designates Backpocket as…
