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HEDCO names Mathis first executive director
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition from contract coordinator to the organization’s first full-time executive director, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Mathis has served as a contract coordinator for HEDCO since November…
The Gazette to reduce print publication to three days a week
The Gazette has announced plans to move to a new print publication schedule, under which…
Better Together 2030 to celebrate Excellence in Action Awards this month
Better Together 2030 (BT2030) will be celebrating the progress of the All In Vision Plan…
The Eat Shop nears opening of second, larger location in Marion
Cheryl Maloney says she lives her life by saying “yes,” then figuring out the details…
Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears store
A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store…
NFIB announces 2025 Iowa legislative priorities
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has…
Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of…
Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the appointment of a new president. Ajay Gannerkote, former head…
Herbert Hoover museum to close for year-long renovations
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will close in preparation for renovations starting Jan.…
Linn County casino supporters file brief opposing effort to block consideration of new license
The Linn County Gaming Association and Cedar Rapids Development Group have filed a brief in…
Iowa City opens applications for 2025 Public Art Matching Grant Program
Iowa City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is ramping up efforts to spark creativity and…
Iowa City VA expands to meet rising demand for women veterans’ care
The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is expanding its main campus hospital to…
TrueNorth surpasses $1.3 million in 2024 community impact donations
TrueNorth Companies announced at its December all-colleague meeting that its 2024 philanthropic efforts exceeded $1.3…
GreatAmerica awards $250K to Corridor nonprofits
GreatAmerica Financial Services announced its Employee Advised Fund has distributed $250,000 to nonprofits in Eastern…
Wellman, Oxford business receive IEDA Rural Innovation Grant to boost growth
Businesses in the Wellman and Oxford areas are among the recipients of the Iowa Economic…
Junior Achievement’s Equipment Exploration Fair targets fourth graders in Cedar Rapids Community School District
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is gearing up to welcome fourth graders in the Cedar…
