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Iowa Women’s Foundation accepting 2025 grant applications
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Core Grants, which provide up to $50,000 to Iowa-based organizations working to address barriers to self-sufficiency for women and girls. The grants support programs that focus on one…
Influence now and in the future
Leaders recognized for their efforts as Women of Influence John Kenyon Each year after the…

ISE receives national recognition as company grows
Software company grows from 25 to 36 employees in a year By Gigi Wood It’s…

Dwolla extends reach in the Corridor
Naomi’s Kitchen promotes use of new technology By Gigi Wood A new technology out of…

New Pioneer to model new IC store on Minneapolis co-op
Note: In a letter to its shareholders on Wednesday, New Pioneer Co-op announced plans to…

NewBo area begins to take shape
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – An area known pre-flood for its unique artistic and…

CR among 11 communities selected as Blue Zones finalists
Cedar Rapids is among 11 Iowa communities announced today as finalists in the Blue Zones…

CR airport adds low-cost Frontier service
Service starts May 17; Fares start at $60 each way CEDAR RAPIDS – Frontier Airlines…

Startups, coworking celebrated at statewide event
Four companies with four different stories By Pat Shaver It takes a village to help…

Rockwell Collins CEO speaks to shareholders
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – Despite the volatile times and changes in the avionics…

Three new businesses coming to CSPS Hall
CEDAR RAPIDS – Three businesses have signed leases in the commercial spaces on the first…

Downtown IC business incubator is one step closer
By Gigi Wood The Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) received an important thumbs-up last…

Kirkwood signs on as anchor tenant for NewBo City Market
CEDAR RAPIDS – Kirkwood Community College has signed to become the anchor tenant in the…

Dutch jeweler opens own store in North Liberty
Hopes to stay in U.S. to run business By Gigi Wood NORTH LIBERTY – Everyone…

Red Avocado to be razed, Golden Haug moves
By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – The Red Avocado,521 E. Washington St., a restaurant that…

Study points out potential flaws of TIF system
By Gigi Wood A recent report will be the centerpiece of a meeting on tax…
