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Wings2Water recognizes Nitrate Watch initiative for public water testing effort

The Nitrate Watch program, which provides free nitrate test kits to the public, has been named this summer’s “Water Warrior” by Wings2Water and GreenState Credit Union, the organizations have announced. The Nitrate Watch Program, developed by the Izaak Walton League…

Kirkwood launches Skills Survey 2027 to assess regional workforce needs

Kirkwood Community College has opened its Skills Survey 2027, aiming to collect input from employers…

Kirkwood Community College aerial

Linn County board recommends approval of nuclear energy zoning code

A new Linn County ordinance amendment creating an exclusive use zoning district for nuclear power…

Duane Arnold Energy Center

Creativity is a state of mind for this Marion gift shop

A new gift shop in Uptown Marion is selling a little bit of inspiration mixed…

State of Mind owner Carissa Starleaf in her store July 7. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

UPDATE: NASA’s TRACERS mission, led by University of Iowa, set for July 23 launch

After eight years of preparation, a University of Iowa-led NASA mission is poised to launch…

Members of the TRACERS team in the clean room at Van Allen Hall.

F&M Bank marks 100 years in business

F&M Bank is celebrating a century of service this month, marking 100 years since it…

A historical photo of F&M Bank's first location in Manchester.

Iowa Medical Society report outlines top priorities to address health care workforce shortage

The Iowa Medical Society has released a report identifying three strategies to help address Iowa’s…

A nurse looks over her notes. health care workforce

Greater IC’s Strategic Investment District planning moves forward with help from Community Foundation of Johnson County

Greater Iowa City, Inc., with support from the Community Foundation of Johnson County (CFJC), is…

Participants pore over a map at a charette session for Coralville's Strategic Investment District.

Eastern Iowa Airport opens aviation workforce campus to address labor shortages

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) has launched a new Aviation Workforce Development Campus aimed at…

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell speaks about Coe College's new flight school program in front of an airplane at the Eastern Iowa Airport on May 22, 2024, in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT PARKER JONES

Feed Iowa First launches Global Graze event to support emerging farmers

Feed Iowa First has announced the launch of Global Graze: Raising Funds for Local Farming,…

Global Graze

GreatAmerica acquires Heritage Bank, applies to establish national bank

GreatAmerica Holdings Inc., the parent company of GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, announced it has entered…

Heritage Bank Marion office

U.S. Bank building sale offers challenging, exciting opportunity

The sale of the former U.S. Bank building in downtown Cedar Rapids, and its associated…

U.S. Bank building complex

Midnight Coffee to open a fifth location in Clive

A Johnson County coffee chain is expanding its footprint with a new location planned for…

Midnight Coffee's logo is prominently displayed on a disposable coffee cup.

PepsiCo and Cargill partner to promote regenerative practices in Iowa

PepsiCo and Cargill have announced plans to expand sustainable farming practices on 240,000 acres of…

Mitchell Hora says regenerative agriculture have helped his farms. CREDIT MITCHELL HORA

IC Repair tackles sustainability, consumer empowerment

Four times a year, IC Repair volunteers gather in Iowa City to fix a wide…

IC Repair volunteer Chris Anderson sharpens a knife for an attendee April 4.

IDT expands CRISPR portfolio to accelerate safe, personalized gene therapies

On the heels of its role in a historic medical milestone, Coralville-based Integrated DNA Technologies…

IDT quality control specialists Austin Kraff (background) and Jacob Draghicchio (foreground) load QC samples onto a Capillary Electrophoresis instrument to assess product purity.