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Metro workforce recruitment initiative

Collaborative Growth Initiative launches remote worker incentive program

A new initiative launched by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, aims to attract remote workers to the region through a relocation incentive program. The “MakeMyMove Greater Cedar Rapids”…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Bob Brown with Modern

Bob Brown is the chief executive officer of Modern Companies, the full-service mechanical contractor that…

Bob Brown stands in his office at Modern Companies

Integrated DNA Technologies debuts new blood cancer research panel

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has introduced the Archer VARIANTPlex Lymphoma panel, a new tool for…

Yelloh announces it will cease operations in November

Yelloh, the food home-delivery business best identified by its iconic yellow delivery vehicles, announced Tuesday…

Yelloh truck cease operations

Documentaries chronicle Arthur Collins’ impact on industry

Arthur A. Collins’ place in aerospace history was cemented early in life – but it…

Arthur Collins and “Butch” Griswold operating the Collins KWS-1 and 75A-4 radio and transmitter pair aboard the SAC C-97 aircraft during a 1956 demonstration flight. CREDIT ARTHUR A. COLLINS LEGACY ASSOCIATION

Escaped water buffalo comes home to Iowa Farm Sanctuary

After days on the run, a gunshot wound, national news coverage, and a viral story,…

Collins Aerospace receives FAA approval for multifunction display

Collins Aerospace has received the first-ever FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval for a fully…

Collins Aerospace Multifunction Display

The District launches ‘Cone Zone Cash’ program to support Cedar Rapids businesses impacted by construction

In an attempt to support small businesses in the New Bohemia neighborhood impacted by several…

The Ideal Cone Zone Cash

Mercy Cedar Rapids introduces AI technology to enhance breast cancer surgery

Mercy Medical Center and Hall-Perrine Cancer Center have announced a new partnership with SymBioSys to…

Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Mercy

Empowerment Symposium speakers discuss overcoming barriers, navigating setbacks

On Sept. 19 and 20, a diverse group of professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at…

black and brown professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City for the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black & Brown Professionals to Lead.

International Paper awards $5,000 to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity

The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity…

Existing-home sales dipped 2.5% in August, NAR says

Existing-home sales fell nationwide in August, according to a report Sept. 19 from the National…

Home sales

$1.3 million grant boosts NewBo City Market ‘Next Level Local’ campaign

The NewBo City Market has received its largest contribution to date for its “Next Level…

NewBo City Market expansion plan 1

Iowa unemployment rises slightly to 2.9% in August

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9% in August, ending a four-month streak…

Iowa unemployment rate

CRST announces leadership change and celebrates industry and safety achievements

CRST has announced the appointment of Bill Clement as its new group president and chief…

Housing Fund for Linn County wins $100,000 competition in Des Moines

The Housing Fund for Linn County, on behalf of the Alliance for Equitable Housing, won…

Housing Fund for Linn County