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Abbe Hills Farm owner receives sustainable agriculture award
A Mount Vernon vegetable grower who established one of Iowa’s first community-supported agriculture programs will receive the 2026 Sustainable Agriculture Achievement Award from Practical Farmers of Iowa. Laura Krouse, who operates Abbe Hills Farm, will be honored during the organization’s…
Former Mercy CEO Tim Charles tapped as Coe College instructor
When you’re taking Exploration in Health and Society at Coe College with retired president and…
Linn County supervisor vacancy draws 17 applicants
Linn County has received 17 applications from candidates to fill the upcoming District 2 Board…
IEDA approves grants, financial incentives for Herbert Hoover Museum, Ingredion expansion
On Friday, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved financial incentives for businesses in Ankeny…
Willis Dady celebrates 10 years of Hops for Housing fundraiser
For the last 10 years, Willis Dady Homeless Services has hosted Hops for Housing, an…
Iowa City’s Farm to Street Dinner returns
The annual Farm to Street Dinner will return to downtown Iowa City on Aug. 21,…
Lone Tree and Shueyville receive branding grant
A grant that aims to support rural Johnson County communities develop a cohesive and impactful…
Infinity announces plans to hire for 100 new positions
Infinity, an inside sales and customer service agency with headquarters offices in Cedar Rapids and…
Judge denies request for stay in Linn County casino license case
A district court judge has denied a request for a stay on the Iowa Racing…
Latin American restaurant Lacayo to close doors April 11
Lacayo, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo district, will permanently close on April…
Johnson County Solar Task Force to launch March 27
Johnson County businesses and solar energy advocates have teamed up to form the Johnson County…
Johnson County coffee chain Coffee Emporium rebrands as Midnight Coffee
A popular Johnson County coffee chain is rolling out a new name to match the…
Chris DeWolf receives Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award to…
Former Bohemian building in Cedar Rapids sold
The building that served as the former home of The Bohemian restaurant in the NewBo…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance presents third annual ‘Buy319’ day
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced this year’s Buy319 Day, set for…
Iowa farmers urge USDA to reinstate local food programs in open letter
Two Iowa farms impacted by the recent funding freeze for farm-to-school and food assistance programs…
