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Iowa Women’s Foundation accepting 2025 grant applications

The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Core Grants, which provide up to $50,000 to Iowa-based organizations working to address barriers to self-sufficiency for women and girls. The grants support programs that focus on one…

Amana Colonies ‘quietly innovative’ with top-notch technology

Despite its historic small-town charm that takes visitors back to a simpler era, Amana is…

Cedar Rapids company Syncbak leading the streaming revolution

Jack Perry is no stranger to technology and innovation. In his professional career, he’s shepherded…

Jack Perry Syncbak

Small packages: UI nanotechnology firm gets $2 million boost in fight against cancer

A novel technology that delivers anti-cancer drugs via nanoparticles to tumors – and helps physicians…

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Economic Alliance announces new positions for staffers

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced the realignment and promotion of three staff…

Carreon named MercyOne chief medical executive

MercyOne has announced Hijinio Carreon, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, MBA, will serve as system-wide Chief Medical…

Marion Y launches electric trike program for seniors

The Marion YMCA is partnering with the City of Marion and the AARP on a…

Iowa ranked 13th in taxpayers’ return on investment

Iowa finished 13th in a new study by the WalletHub website on whether residents of the 50…

Corridor business leaders part of Leadership Iowa class

Four business leaders from the Corridor were selected to participate in the 2020-2021 class of…

CBJ 2021 Book of Lists unveiled at reception Thursday

The long-awaited unveiling reception for the 2021 Book of Lists was held Thursday night, May…

Harris Public Health Building receives AIA Impact Award

Linn County’s Dr. Percy and Lileah Harris Public Health Building was recognized with an Impact…

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His Hands offering ACA Marketplace sign-up assistance

His Hands, a local free health clinic serving Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas for almost…

ECHL club releases schedule, prepares to unveil name

The yet-to-be-officially named Iowa ECHL hockey club has announced its schedule for the club’s inaugural…

Oasis Street Food’s hummus sold at Coralville Costco

Oasis Street Food debuted on the shelves at Costco in Coralville on May 12, representing…

Iowa to end federal unemployment benefit programs

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced today new measures to address the State of Iowa’s severe workforce…

Mentoring women as leaders

As the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately disrupted female career paths, establishing mentoring relationships has become…

Home improvement course for women