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Groundbreaking set Tuesday for QTS data center project
A groundbreaking ceremony is set next week for the Quality Technology Services (QTS) data center project in southwest Cedar Rapids – which, when completed, is expected to be the largest economic development project in the city’s history. The invitation-only event…
FeatherStone senior living community hosts grand opening celebration
FeatherStone at Hickory Hill, a new senior living community in Iowa City, held its grand…

Iowa Economic Development Authority approves innovation funding for FBB Biomed
Last month, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a $250,000 Innovation Acceleration Launch Fund loan…

CRBT donates $100K for new Linn County housing program
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that it has donated $100,000 to the…

‘Out of sight, out of mind’: UI study reveals bias in insurers’ climate change risk strategies
A new study by a University of Iowa researcher has found that, when it comes…

Mercy Medical Center introduces online food ordering, delivery service to surgery waiting room
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has announced that the Baggot St. Bistro is now…

Xavier Catholic Schools to remodel, repurpose former Toyota Financial Services building for new middle school
The Xavier Catholic Schools Board announced plans Oct. 17 to remodel the existing Toyota Financial…

Hills Bank appoints Lisa Shileny as president and CEO
The Board of Directors of Hills Bancorporation and Hills Bank and Trust Company have appointed…

Former Aflac president Fred Crawford named Tippie’s first executive in residence
Fred Crawford, former president and COO of supplemental health insurance provider Aflac, will be the…

Iowa City Realtors hand out awards at inaugural banquet
The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR) hosted their inaugural banquet and awards ceremony…

UI Health Care and Air Methods to open new AirCare helicopter base in Quad Cities
University of Iowa Health Care, in conjunction with air medical service Air Methods, has announced…

IC Downtown District announces Back to Dubuque Street Celebration
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD), in partnership with Dubuque Street businesses, the City of…

South of 6 Iowa City Business District appoints Maurice Davis as executive director
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has announced the appointment of Maurice A.…

CBJ symposium highlights challenges, opportunities of AI
It’s hard to consider any trend in today’s business world without acknowledging the impact –…

Kirkwood’s Benton County Leadership Council discusses local workforce, educational triumphs and challenges
Training the next generation to succeed in the workplace is half the battle, if you…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces BRAVO Awards, Community Spotlight recipients
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced the 2024 BRAVO Award Winners and…
