MedQuarter marks 10th anniversary with progress report
The Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supporting Municipal District (SSMID) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by delivering brochures and fresh cookies to district businesses.
In September 2011,...
Good Housekeeping names Whirlpool washing machine as ‘most innovative’
The Whirlpool Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator has been named in Good Housekeeping’s 2021 Cleaning Awards as the “Most Innovative...
Business, labor join forces to host Cedar Rapids mayoral forum
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO will team up to host a forum for candidates running for mayor...
Jaffray stepping down as United Fire Group CFO
Dawn Jaffray has announced her resignation as executive vice president and chief financial officer of United Fire Group.
United Fire officials confirmed the announcement Monday....
Facebook whistleblower revealed as Iowa City native
Facebook is prioritizing its own profit incentives over the well-being and safety of society-at-large, claims a recently identified whistleblower.
The whistleblower is Iowa City native...
SBA approves $44.7 million in Iowa small business loans in September
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the month of September 2021.
The SBA backed 53 loans for...
Mercy promotes breast cancer awareness with pink lights
In observance of October being breast cancer awareness month, Mercy Medical Center's campus is illuminated in pink.
Alliant Energy is partnering with Mercy on this...
Local non-profit seeks volunteers for CR Hot Cider Hustle
Families Helping Families of Iowa, a local non-profit that supports children in foster care, is seeking volunteers to staff the Cedar Rapids Hot Cider...