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UPDATED: Longtime Cedar Rapids jeweler Herman Ginsberg dies at 99

Emil Herman Ginsberg, an icon of the Cedar Rapids area jewelry community and a prominent leader in several civic and business organizations, passed away April 20 at the age of 99. “Known as ‘Herman’ to just about everybody, from his…

Innovative Protein in Marion to offer a healthy shot of coffee

Marion Chamber Ambassadors will host a ribbon cutting at noon Dec. 12 celebrating the opening…

UI researchers help launch clinical study of balloon catheter

University of Iowa researchers are helping launch a clinical study of a new medical solution…

Senior Lifestyles: Making the numbers work

Iowa’s seniors have more housing options than ever before – but can they afford them?…

MediRevv announces partnership with California-based company

MediRevv, a national revenue cycle management company based in Coralville, and St. Joseph Heritage Healthcare…

UI researchers use nanoparticles to target endometrial cancer

Tumor-targeting nanoparticles loaded with a drug that makes cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy’s toxicity…

Bicycle gadgets and accessories open house Dec. 8

An open house showcasing bicycle gadgets and accessories will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.Dec. 8 in…

Oasis founders honored with immigrant business award

When they opened Oasis Falafel nearly 14 years ago, Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan hoped…

ISA alum Apartment Ocean finds success with chatbots

Nick Kljaic (left) and Junjie Shi created the leading real estate chatbot business now known…

Big yields come with risks attached

Higher-yield bonds and investments may look good in the current low-rate environment, but investors should…

Meet 2017’s Financial Executives of the Year

2017’s Financial Executive of the Year honorees pose for a photo following the Nov. 15…

UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids to build skilled nursing facility

UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids is expanding its footprint on the northeast side of Cedar…

Urgent Care opens today at Mercy’s Hiawatha Medical Park

MercyCare Community Physicians’ new Hiawatha Urgent Care clinic opened Nov. 20 at Hiawatha Medical Park.…

Mercy Iowa City named in 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

Mercy Iowa City was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, the only…

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Betsy Rippentrop | Psychology and Yoga

Dr. Betsy Rippentrop earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology and is the owner of Heartland…

Hospital chefs share favorite soup recipes

Soup can be a great meal at any time of year, but especially when winter…