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State awards $1.12M for biofuels infrastructure projects across Iowa

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $1.12 million in cost-share grants to support 24 new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state. The funding was awarded during the board’s quarterly meeting on July…

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…

Executive Workout: Lon Pluckhahn

Marion City Manager Lon Pluckhahn, 48, was about to kick off a health initiative several…

Youth learn early about lifelong healthy habits

Eight-year-old Sophie Bergman’s hand shoots up to answer a question about inner beauty. “Don’t judge…

Facing the cybersecurity threat

Corridor experts offer insights, advice for fighting “real and large” cyber threats as part of…