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A historical photo of F&M Bank's first location in Manchester.

F&M Bank marks 100 years in business

F&M Bank is celebrating a century of service this month, marking 100 years since it first opened its doors in Manchester on July 20, 1925. Formerly known as Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank, the institution has since expanded to seven…

Navigate announces acquisition of Health Solutions, LLC

Navigate has announced the acquisition of Health Solutions, LLC, a Cedar Rapids-based corporate wellness and…

Navigate Health Solutions

Jennifer Borcherding named new executive director of The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia

Jennifer Borcherding has been named the new executive director of The District: Czech Village and…

Jennifer Borcherding The District new executive director

Cedar Rapids-based TLCx relocates headquarters to Coralville

TLCx, customer experience (CX) outsourcing provider located in Cedar Rapids, announced its relocation to University…

TLCx logo TLC Associates

Outlets & Marketplace Williamsburg sold to Experimental Holdings

Outlets & Marketplace Williamsburg has been sold to Experimental Holdings, a Cincinnati-based commercial real estate…

Outlets & Marketplace Williamsburg

Downtown District launches Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley

The Downtown District has announced the launch of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley, a new,…

Downtown Cedar Rapids Trolley

Second Story Promotions ‘swag’ elevates customers’ brands

For Second Story Promotions in Cedar Rapids, telling a client’s story through branded promotional products…

Second Story Promotions products

How a university program prepares the next generation for the booming events industry

Crafting a successful event is akin to creating a masterpiece—a skillful art that often goes…

A student in the University of Iowa's event management program sets a table at a private event.

Former Westdale movie theater sold for $750,000 at auction

The former AMC Classic Westdale 12 movie theater building in southwest Cedar Rapids was sold…

AMC Theater Cedar Rapids

Wolf Carbon withdraws application for carbon dioxide pipeline in Eastern Iowa

Wolf Carbon Solutions has decided not to pursue construction of a carbon capture pipeline that…

Wolf Carbon carbon dioxide hazardous material pipeline

Cedar Rapids theater on the auction block, with no bids so far

The AMC Classic Westdale 12 theater, a longtime fixture in southwest Cedar Rapids, is now…

AMC Theater Cedar Rapids

Cargill to lay off 5% of global workforce

Cargill, the largest privately-held company in the U.S. according to Forbes, is laying off 5%…

Cargill corn plant Cedar Rapids

FBB Biomed partners with Verici Dx to advance research on neurologic diseases

FBB Biomed, headquartered in Coralville, has entered into a Master Services Agreement with Verici Dx…

UI Nurse Innovators program transforms patient care solutions

For the many advancements in technology and innovation within the surgical sector, University of Iowa…

Operating Room nurse Jill Droste pitches her Droste Drape at the Nurse Innovators seminar and pitch competition Nov. 14 at the UI Health Care Medical Center. Her idea won first place and $20,000. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Home-based Stay Cozy thrives on curiosity, creativity

“Some of the things I do don’t always make business sense,” said Jessica Bass, whose…

Jessica Bass poses with her unique hand-crocheted creations.

Iowa Department of Agriculture opens applications for Choose Iowa Value-Added grants

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the return of the Choose Iowa Value-Added Grant…

Stephanie Getting leans over one of her lavender plants. The lavender takes up 20 of 200 acres at Calyx Creek.