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Excellence in Action Awards recognize regional leadership, collaboration
The 2026 Excellence in Action Awards were held Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Hy-Vee Center at Centennial Park in North Liberty. Hosted by the Better Together 2030 partners, the event brought together more than 250 community leaders and partners to…
Gov. Reynolds awards mental health funding but feud over COVID-19 school aid continues
Gov. Kim Reynolds is at the center of critical funding issues surrounding schools. Ms. Reynolds…

Allegra Marketing ranks nationally for printing services
Allegra Cedar Rapids recently ranked No. 77 on the Top 100 Quick and Small Commercial…

Taste of Iowa City returns with food and live music
Downtown Iowa City is hosting the 13th annual Taste of Iowa City on Wednesday from…

Collins Aerospace developing Earth-like atmosphere for space travel
Collins Aerospace has been awarded a $2.6 million contract by an undisclosed customer for Environmental…

Grow Solar group signup reaches third milestone
The Grow Solar Linn + Johnson Counties solar group buy has surpassed its third milestone…

ACT report: Online learning proves burdensome for first-year and low-income college students
While the pandemic has impacted all people greatly, first-year college students are certainly no exception.…

ADM, Marathon to work jointly on soybean oil for biodiesel
ADM and Marathon Petroleum have announced an agreement to form a joint venture for the…

Bourgeois: Actions, not just words, key to overcoming inequality
It’s important to recognize the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and…
Participants share ideas and best practices
Sarika Bhakta, president of Nikeya Diversity Consulting and co-host of CBJ’s Diversity Straight Up podcast,…
Looking up
Confusion and angst over issues like parking and access tend to take the lead when…
New Marion center to coordinate volunteer community service set to open
The Marion Ministry and Outreach Center will be unveiled September 13 with the mission of…

Tippie College of Business announces MBA program merger
The Tippie College of Business is merging its Online MBA and part-time Professional MBA programs…

IEDA Board approves projects, spurs growth for five companies in Iowa
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board agreed to award five Iowa businesses on Friday in…

Paving for Progress sales tax renewal has ‘overwhelming’ support, survey says
According to a survey released from the Paving for More Progress Committee, the Cedar Rapids…

PCI ENT adds augmented reality imaging system
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa’s Ear, Nose and Throat/Head and Neck Surgery clinic recently announced the…






