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Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum to reopen Aug. 6
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate its grand reopening Thursday, Aug. 6, following a renovation the Hoover Presidential Foundation says was designed to modernize the visitor experience and reintroduce Americans to the life and legacy of the…
Wings2Water names Rod Marlatt its latest “Water Warrior”
Wings2Water has named Rod Marlatt its latest “Water Warrior,” honoring his four decades of conservation…
Matthew 25 Transform Week mobilizes 375 volunteers for Cedar Rapids home repairs
More than 375 volunteers are spending the week of June 22-26 repairing and maintaining homes…
Iowa health systems add organ donor registration to MyChart patient portals
Iowa health systems have launched a new tool allowing patients to register as organ, eye…
Looking to the skies: Eastern Iowa Airport moves to activate aerospace industry cluster
A long-simmering plan to develop an aerospace cluster at the Eastern Iowa Airport is nearly…
The JetZero push: Why did Cedar Rapids fall short?
It’s become known as the least well-kept secret in Cedar Rapids development circles. By most…
Choose Iowa Farm Crawl spotlights state’s agriculture industry
The Choose Iowa Farm Crawl will return for a second year this month showcasing the…
‘Grassroots’ Save Morgan Valley group seeks to halt power plant plans
From yard signs to petition-signing drives and comments at local governmental meetings, the mission is…
African American Museum of Iowa to host Juneteenth festival Saturday
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host its annual Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June…
ChildServe president honored by University of Iowa College of Medicine
Dr. Teri Wahlig, the president and CEO of ChildServe, has received the 2026 Distinguished Alumni…
Iowa’s housing market sees rising momentum
Iowa’s housing market saw a rise in momentum throughout May, fueled by increased inventory and…
40 Iowa leaders complete Leadership Iowa program
Several Eastern Iowa professionals were among 40 business and community leaders from across the state…
Iowa Conservative Energy Forum to hold Cedar Rapids dialogue on state’s energy future
The Iowa Conservative Energy Forum will host its 2026 Iowa Conservative Energy Dialogue on Wednesday,…
Iowa regulators clear key hurdle for Duane Arnold nuclear restart — but federal approvals remain
The Iowa Utilities Commission has approved a generating certificate for the Duane Arnold Energy Center…
Iowa unemployment rate falls to 3.2% in May
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in May, down from 3.3% in April…
Iowa Workforce Development launching $4.7 million manufacturing training grant
Iowa Workforce Development is launching a new statewide grant program aimed at addressing skilled labor…
