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Community Foundation to match gifts for Linn County public classroom projects
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announced it is once more partnering with DonorsChoose to match donations for classroom projects in Linn County public schools. DonorsChoose, a national nonprofit organization, gives teachers an online platform to post classroom projects for…
Report: Iowa ranks seventh among best states to start a farm
Ahead of Farmer’s Day Oct. 12, LawnStarter compared the 50 states across 42 key metrics…

Iowa’s average mortgage debt among lowest in nation
The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a surge in demand among homebuyers that is only now beginning…

Geared for Growth
For nearly a decade, Randy Kuehl Honda had been vigilant in considering locations for a…
Xtream Arena to host the Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Coralville on Jan. 12 as part of their newly…

The Next Chapter – A Home Makeover for a New Lifestyle
Jana Nassif helps her clients downsize and assists them in preparing their homes for sale…
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…






