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North Liberty’s Copper Boar named CBJ’s Fastest Growing Company
There’s no requirement that partners in a locally-owned restaurant have a longstanding personal friendship that predates their business relationship, but in the case of the Copper Boar in North Liberty, it certainly hasn’t hurt. Opened in August 2022 by partners…
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…
Ag industries bolster Iowa’s farm economy
Golden streams of grain pouring from combines and augers into wagons, trucks, bins and elevators…
New report finds state pilot program increased child care availability, staffing
A report published Tuesday found that Iowa’s “Childcare Solutions Fund” pilot program has increased the…
The Downtown Dish with Geoff Fruin, city manager of Iowa City
On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by Geoff Fruin, City Manager of Iowa…
Rayser Holdings named winner at Annual Awards for Communications Excellence
Rayser Holdings has announced that it has been named a winner at the 2024 Annual Awards…
Iowa JPEC grants $11,300 to entrepreneurs in statewide Venture School program
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) wrapped up its statewide Venture…
NewBo City Market awarded $500,000 CAT grant for ‘Next Level Local’ expansion campaign
The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has been awarded a $500,000 Community Attraction and…
Cedar Ridge expands national profile with bottling partnerships
Cedar Ridge Distillery’s bourbon has gone pro. Pro football, that is. For the second consecutive…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Ryan Miller with Farmer’s Hen House
Ryan Miller is the co-owner and president of Farmer’s Hen House, the Kalona-based company providing…
Katie Oatsvall named Horizons president and chief executive officer
Horizons, a nonprofit organization and A United Way partner agency headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has…
