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Prairie Rose Family Medicine to open direct primary care clinic in Coralville

A new family medicine clinic opening in Coralville this fall is taking a different approach to primary care. Prairie Rose Family Medicine, founded by Dr. Katie Dunbar, will open in September and operate under a direct primary care model. Instead…

University of Iowa seeks approval for $252.7 million hospital revenue bond sale

The University of Iowa is requesting approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for a…

Exterior twilight view of UI Hospitals and Clinics.

Gov. Reynolds announces $3.4 Million in Registered Apprenticeship Grants

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced $3.4 million in Registered Apprenticeship grants to assist school…

Kim Reynolds ABI conference

Pair of studies offer mixed views on Iowa gaming market

A pair of studies examining the Iowa gaming market – and the impact of a…

Cedar Crossing casino new rendering

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces 2025 grant opportunities

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced key dates and details for its 2025…

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation logo

Iowa Travel Industry Partners, Iowa Tourism Office award first round of Elevate Iowa Tourism: Education scholarships

The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), in collaboration with the Iowa Tourism Office under the…

Elevate Iowa Tourism logo

Mission Cancer + Blood officially part of UI Health Care

University of Iowa Health Care has finalized its $280 million acquisition of Mission Cancer +…

Jessica Stonis, RN MSN, Clinical Practice Leader, with simulated patient in the 4 PFP cancer infusion center on Monday, March 6, 2023.

Choreo senior director Erin Christy named Next-Gen Rising Star by ThinkAdvisor

Erin Christy, senior advisor of wealth management for Choreo Advisors in Cedar Rapids, has been…

Erin Christy

CBJ Newsmakers: Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, SBA Iowa District Office form alliance

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Bruce Teague, CEO and owner of Caring Hands & More and the mayor of Iowa City, accepts the SBA Impact Award June 11 in Des Moines. (from left) Bruce Teague, Chamber member Paul Richardson and Chamber chair Dan Jansen.

Marion chamber names Cassandra Kotek as new board chair

The Marion Chamber of Commerce has named Cassandra (Chalhoub) Kotek as the new chair of…

Cassandra Kotek

Collins Aerospace announces avionics modernization program for King Air, Hawker aircraft

Collins Aerospace has announced a comprehensive avionics upgrade and modernization program for Beechcraft King Air…

Collins avionics systems

Cedar Rapids UnityPoint Health leader named among Becker’s Healthcare “CMOs to Know”

Three clinical leaders from UnityPoint Health have been recognized as “Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to…

Dr. Dustin Arnold, chief medical officer of UnityPoint Health -- Cedar Rapids, was named a 2025 “Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to Know” by Becker's Healthcare.

Mercy’s Kathy Good recognized with Worldmaker Community Weaver Award

Mercy Medical Center has announced that Kathy Good, senior director of The Chris & Suzy…

Mercy’s Kathy Good recognized with Worldmaker Community Weaver Award

Sanctuary Pub, Which Wich in Iowa City closed for business

Sanctuary Pub, a favorite English-inspired watering hole in Iowa City since 1972, has closed its…

English-inspired Sanctuary Pub, at 405 S. Gilbert St.

SBA approves $18.5 million in Iowa loans in December 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

North Liberty’s Snuggie Bar Crawl returns for seventh year

North Liberty’s Snuggie Crawl is set to return for its seventh year, inviting participants to…

Snuggie Crawl participants visit a local establishment. The Snuggie Crawl is part of North Liberty's Beat the Bitter winter festival.