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Martin Equipment named Trimble Technology Outlet
Trimble Inc. has selected Martin Equipment as its newest Trimble Technology Outlet, the technology company has announced. Martin Equipment, headquartered in Goodfield, Illinois, will sell Trimble grade control and site positioning systems and correction services technology to customers using John…
Future of the workplace
The future of the workforce and workplaces looks bright — if workers, managers and community…
St. Wenceslaus Church to celebrate 99th Czech Goulash Day
St. Wenceslaus Church is preparing a post-derecho comeback by hosting its popular festival, Czech Goulash…

Mercy Iowa City introduces new tool for knee replacement surgery
Patients who need knee replacement surgery now have access to a new robotic-assisted surgery tool…
CVS in Iowa City offers drive-through COVID testing
CVS Health, located at 2425 Muscatine Ave. in Iowa City, is now a COVID-19 test…
Cedar Rapids non-profit moves to a new location
A local non-profit that supports children in foster care has moved to a new location.…

Bloomhall family donates $1 million to Mercy Medical Center Foundation
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has received a $1 million commitment from John, Cindy, and…
Iowa’s unemployment rate remains at 4.1% in August
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 4.1% in August, staying above the U.S.…

Travero’s new Logistics Park facility offers versatile, affordable transportation options
In recent years, small to medium-sized businesses and manufacturers in Eastern Iowa have faced a…

Welcoming Wings to be featured at Downtown Farmers Market
The welcoming wings currently scattered around Cedar Rapids will all come together for a final…

Indian Creek Nature Center’s Creekside Forest School now open
The new nature-based preschool at the Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC), the Creekside Forest School…

Raytheon to require COVID-19 vaccinations from U.S. employees
Raytheon Technologies is mandating all U.S. employees receive the COVID-19 vaccine or risk disciplinary action…

Steel Therapeutics successfully closes its seed financing round
Steel Therapeutics — an early stage pharmaceutical company focused on increasing access to compounded drug…

SBA enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan program
U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman has announced major enhancements to the COVID…

Iowa Tourism Office offers incentives and resources for travel
The Iowa Tourism Office launched the Iowa Farm & Fun Passport, which provides travelers the opportunity…

Gov. Reynolds announces broadband grant recipients of $97.5M investment
Thirty-nine recipients have been awarded a total of $97,500,000 million for broadband infrastructure as part…






