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Iowa Medical Society report outlines top priorities to address health care workforce shortage
The Iowa Medical Society has released a report identifying three strategies to help address Iowa’s health care workforce shortage, based on input from its May 14 Healthcare Workforce Summit. The report highlights priorities in early career exposure, workplace improvement, and…
Save-A-Lot grocery store in southwest Cedar Rapids closing
The Save-A-Lot grocery store in southwest Cedar Rapids, known for its low-cost, no-frills approach to…

Envision East Central Iowa successfully trains first cohort in Strategic Doing method
Envision East Central Iowa, a roadmap for economic development initiated by East Central Iowa Council…

Big Grove Brewery plans celebration commemorating gold medal at Great American Beer Festival
Iowa-based Big Grove Brewery is planning a series of celebrations commemorating its gold medal win…

Mercy Medical Center Foundation, Fairfax State Savings Bank announce Giving Tuesday match challenge
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced that Fairfax State Savings Bank will match financial…

Redevelopment of Higley Mansion as residential substance abuse treatment facility progressing
The redevelopment of the former Higley Mansion in southeast Cedar Rapids to serve as a…

CSI Iowa, Iowa Women’s Foundation release report on impact of child care initiative
Common Sense Institute Iowa (CSI), in partnership with the Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF), has released…

Iowa Restaurant Association names four Corridor businesses in 40 Women to Watch list
The Iowa Restaurant Association has announced its 2024 list of 40 Women to Watch in…

Alliance for Equitable Housing launches pilot program to enhance relations between tenants, landlords
The Alliance for Equitable Housing of Cedar Rapids has launched a new pilot program designed…

Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveils new initiatives at annual meeting
The evening of Nov. 21 saw a packed house at the Hyatt Regency Coralville, as…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa enhances student experience with 3DE
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is ramping up efforts to implement its new learning model,…

Corda Credit Union named outstanding large philanthropic organization
Corda Credit Union has been named an Outstanding Large Philanthropic Organization by the Association of…

Racing and Gaming Commission to review petition seeking to block Linn County casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission voted Thursday, Nov. 21 to set a briefing schedule…

Public input on proposed Cedar Rapids casino focus on competition, nonprofits
More than 100 commenters voiced their views on a proposed Cedar Rapids casino during a…

Farmers State Bank announces new CEO
Farmers State Bank (FSB) – owned and operated out of Marion, Iowa – has announced…

UI Health Care begins hiring process for North Liberty campus
University of Iowa Health Care announced it’s now seeking applicants to fill roles at its…
