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Cedar Valley Humane Society to launch soft opening of new facility next month
The Cedar Valley Humane Society announced the soft opening of its new adoption facility, marking a key milestone in the organization’s Expanding Our Pawprint capital campaign. After months of construction and preparation, the nonprofit has started transitioning operations into the…
Iowa City council OKs rezoning for ‘Aisles Online’ additions at North Dodge Street Hy-Vee
On a unanimous vote and with no comment from the public, the Iowa City city…
Records: New gas station planned for former Fas Fuel site in northeast Cedar Rapids
It appears another gas station is being planned for the site most recently occupied by…
Longtime Cedar Rapids car wash getting new owners
Sparkling Image Car Wash in Cedar Rapids will soon be changing hands. The facility, at…
Greater Iowa City Area HBA wins national award for public relations program
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has received an Award of Excellence…
Basepoint Wealth crosses $500 million in assets under management
Basepoint Wealth, a fee-only wealth management firm based in Cedar Rapids, announces the firm’s assets…
SEC fines Pearson $1 million for misleading investors about 2018 cyber intrusion
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced that educational publishing company Pearson PLC agreed to pay $1 million…
Vexing virus: Local employers adjust to unpredictable pandemic
Corridor employers seem to be aiming at a moving target in the COVID-19 virus, which…
Family-friendly “Rollin’ Rally” event returns to Cedar Rapids
The Rollin’ Rally, an interactive experience made possible by the ICR Transportation & Logistics Sector…
Cargill partners with AeroFarms to research cocoa production
As part of ongoing efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable cocoa sector, Cargill…
University of Iowa biologist receives funding to investigate hearing loss
A University of Iowa biologist has received funding from the National Institutes of Health to…
MidAmerican Energy announces $560,000 in foundation grants
The MidAmerican Energy Foundation has released its second-quarter grants, awarding 23 organizations a total of…
International Paper announces spinoff name, board of directors
International Paper has announced Sylvamo Corporation as the name of its global papers spinoff, with…
Cornell’s art department expands digital art offerings
Artists at Cornell College in Mount Vernon are finding new ways to interact with technology…
Tippie College of Business names director of strategic partnerships
The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has named Dave Ernst as the new…
Emergency rental assistance program launches in Linn County
Financial help is now available for Linn County residents falling behind on rent or utility…