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Consumer Cellular names PGA champ Zach Johnson as brand ambassador
Wireless provider Consumer Cellular has named two-time PGA Major champion Zach Johnson as its newest brand ambassador. The Iowa native joins World Golf Hall of Famer Fred Couples as an official brand partner. Mr. Johnson, who recently turned 50, continues to compete…
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…
Uptown Marion transformation underway
To increase foot traffic and develop a more vibrant community, the city of Marion is…
SBA approves $44.7 million in Iowa small business loans in September
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the…
Arc of East Central Iowa hosting community bike ride
The Arc of East Central Iowa is inviting the public to join them in their…
Mercy promotes breast cancer awareness with pink lights
In observance of October being breast cancer awareness month, Mercy Medical Center’s campus is illuminated…
Local non-profit seeks volunteers for CR Hot Cider Hustle
Families Helping Families of Iowa, a local non-profit that supports children in foster care, is…
UI researchers seeking answers on ‘chemo brain’
University of Iowa researchers are studying the inner workings of the brain, through cutting-edge neuroimaging,…
Final Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market to be held Saturday
A special “Fall Market” will conclude the farmers market season when the Cedar Rapids Downtown…
Greater Iowa City Area HBA promotes careers in construction
Amid a shrinking labor gap in the construction industry, the Greater Iowa City Area Home…
End of an era: Czech Village meat market closes
The legacy of a Czech Village meat market isn’t lost on Steven Prochaska, who is…
Chocolate Walk returns Oct. 1 in Uptown Marion
Shoppers are invited to sample chocolate treats in Uptown Marion at the Chocolate Walk from…
UPS’ ORION navigation system topic of UI lecture
Ranganath Nuggehalli, the principal scientist of operations research at UPS, will be speaking to the…
Chophouse Downtown offers diverse menu, family-friendly atmosphere
A number of restaurants have opened in or near downtown Cedar Rapids in recent years,…
Workforce Q&A with Kim Becicka
Kim Becicka, the recently-retired vice president of continuing education and training services at Kirkwood Community…