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Joe Lock Juliet Abdel Sami Scheetz Eastern Iowa Health Center pharmacy grand opening

New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission

The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than addressing a “pharmacy desert” in southeast Cedar Rapids. It marks the latest step in EIHC’s expanding mission of meeting the health care needs of some…

Iowa Board of Regents update strategic plan, eliminate DEI language

The Iowa Board of Regents voted to update their 2022-2027 strategic plan on Jan. 15,…

Regent executive director Mark Braun (left) and president Sherry Bates at the Boardb of regents meeting Nov. 7, held on the University of Northern Iowa campus.

Oaknoll announces nursing home expansion in Iowa City

Oaknoll has announced a new nursing home expansion project in Iowa City, featuring sustainable design…

Oaknoll Small House expansion

Forced optimism: Experts address how toxic positivity erodes corporate culture

The phrase “toxic positivity” seems like something of an oxymoron — especially in American society,…

iStock Businessman holding picture of happy face toxic positivity

Camp Courageous CEO Charlie Becker stepping down

After more than 45 years as CEO of both Camp Courageous and the Camp Courageous…

Charlie Becker Camp Courageous

Danisco planning $68 million addition at southwest Cedar Rapids plant

Danisco US Inc. is planning a $68 million addition at its plant in southwest Cedar…

New Danisco building rendering

GCRCF approves more than $3 million in grants

The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) have approved more…

GCRCF

Cedar Rapids NAACP announces leadership for 2025-2027

Cedar Rapids-based Branch 4013 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)…

The Gazette to reduce print publication to three days a week

The Gazette has announced plans to move to a new print publication schedule, under which…

The Gazette downtown Cedar Rapids

Better Together 2030 to celebrate Excellence in Action Awards this month

Better Together 2030 (BT2030) will be celebrating the progress of the All In Vision Plan…

BT2030 Excellence in Action Awards - GZ Event Graphic

The Eat Shop nears opening of second, larger location in Marion

Cheryl Maloney says she lives her life by saying “yes,” then figuring out the details…

Cheryl Maloney at the front counter of The Eat Shop’s new location in Uptown Marion. The bakery, at 1107 Seventh Ave., is set to open Feb. 1. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears store

A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store…

Lindale Mall former Sears

NFIB announces 2025 Iowa legislative priorities

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has…

Iowa Capitol

Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of…

Pankaj Monga Channel Fusion Howard Hall award

Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the appointment of a new president. Ajay Gannerkote, former head…

Integrated DNA Technologies. CREDIT IDT

Herbert Hoover museum to close for year-long renovations 

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will close in preparation for renovations starting Jan.…