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Smaller Communities Forum to celebrate the growth of the Corridor
On Sept. 4, the CBJ’s Smaller Communities Forum will offer a unique opportunity to explore the economic vitality and strategic vision of smaller communities across the region. This new event is designed for business leaders, policy makers, investors, and residents…
Fisher Group in Hiawatha closing
Fisher Group in Hiawatha is closing its doors, according to a notification posted to the…
GreatAmerica announces move into 3D printing sector
Cedar Rapids-based GreatAmerica Financial Services is making a strategic move into the rapidly expanding additive…
ICCSD, Junior Achievement look to expand career readiness at Center for Innovation
The Iowa City Community School District is ramping up a project-based learning initiative to introduce…
St. Luke’s earns first trauma certification in Iowa for freestanding ER
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Marion Emergency Room has earned the first trauma certification…
Former AMC theater in Cedar Rapids set to become trampoline park
It seems the former AMC Classic Westdale 12 movie theater in southwest Cedar Rapids will…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. announces 2025 Executive Leadership Program cohort
Greater Iowa City, Inc. has partnered with the University of Iowa’s Tippie Leadership Collaborative to…
Rogers to step down as Linn County supervisor, joins UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Foundation
District 2 Linn County Supervisor Ben Rogers has submitted his letter of resignation, which will…
University of Iowa Health Care union begins bargaining with Iowa Board of Regents
Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union demanded double-digit wage increases, set…
Federal funding cuts, restraining orders leave University of Iowa researchers in limbo
Research funding at the University of Iowa is in limbo as the shakeup in the…
Van Meter offering five electrical industry scholarships
Van Meter is accepting applications for its Spark Your Success Scholarship, which provides up to…
Iowa REALTORS: Housing market sees strong start to 2025
The Iowa housing market kicked off 2025 with promising gains in key metrics, continuing the…
Collins Aerospace providing upgraded avionics for in-service Cessna Citation aircraft
Collins Aerospace has announced upcoming functionality upgrades to Collins’ Pro Line 21 integrated avionics systems…
Joann Fabric to shutter approximately 500 stores
Fabric and craft chain Joann Fabric announced Wednesday it plans to close approximately 500 locations…
Thompson Truck & Trailer acquired by Ascendance Truck Centers
Thompson Truck & Trailer has announced that after 25 years as a local, family-owned company,…
COGS rejects Iowa Board of Regents’ pay raise offer at first bargaining meeting
University of Iowa graduate student worker union COGS will be headed to a closed bargaining…
