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Cedar Rapids housing pilot program exceeds goals, houses 37 in first year
A landlord and tenant incentive program in Linn County has surpassed its initial goals in its first year, successfully housing 37 individuals facing significant housing barriers while demonstrating strong financial stewardship. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust, in partnership with United…
Inaugural Iowa Supportive Housing Institute celebrates finale of first cycle with presentation of development projects
The Iowa Supportive Housing Institute celebrated the completion of its inaugural cycle on Wednesday, July…

Durham to keynote Hiawatha State of the City event
Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority Director Debi Durham will deliver the keynote…

Don Hummer Trucking earns elite fleet certification
Don Hummer Trucking has been certified as a Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Elite Fleet carrier,…

GALLERY: University of Iowa researchers celebrate launch of satellites
On July 23, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in…

UI Pharmaceuticals partners with MimiVax on brain cancer treatment
UI Pharmaceuticals (UIP), a division of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, has partnered…

Tippie College of Business earns top-10 national ranking for Iowa MBA program
The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has earned national recognition for its Iowa…

Coe launches risk management/insurance concentration
Coe College is adding a risk management/insurance concentration within its Stead Department of Business Administration…

University of Iowa hospital technology helps save world’s most premature baby
A combination of advanced technology, standardized protocols and highly specialized care at University of Iowa…

St. Luke’s performs Cedar Rapids’ first dual-chamber leadless pacemaker implant
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has performed Cedar Rapids’ first implant of the AVEIR…

Groundbreaking set Tuesday for QTS data center project
A groundbreaking ceremony is set next week for the Quality Technology Services (QTS) data center…

State awards $1.12M for biofuels infrastructure projects across Iowa
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $1.12 million in…

North Liberty-based Steel Therapeutics secures $2M in strategic investment
Steel Therapeutics, an early-stage pharmaceutical company based in North Liberty, has closed a $2 million…

Kirkwood launches Skills Survey 2027 to assess regional workforce needs
Kirkwood Community College has opened its Skills Survey 2027, aiming to collect input from employers…

Linn County board recommends approval of nuclear energy zoning code
A new Linn County ordinance amendment creating an exclusive use zoning district for nuclear power…

Creativity is a state of mind for this Marion gift shop
A new gift shop in Uptown Marion is selling a little bit of inspiration mixed…






