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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 with a side of retro. State of Mind, opened May 17 at 1107 Seventh Ave. Suite 106, offers a kaleidoscope of colorful novelties and handcrafted…
EVO Transportation acquires West Side Transport
EVO Transportation & Energy Services (EVO), a main truckload carrier and ground transportation provider to…

Fresh Connect program offers free business coaching for Eastern Iowa farmers
Beginning farmers seeking to enhance their business and marketing strategies can now apply for Fresh…

New data center would surpass Google development project as largest in Cedar Rapids history
A proposed $750 million data center development in southwest Cedar Rapids is set to supplant…

From playbooks to property: former Iowa Hawkeye tackles real estate investing
Former Iowa Hawkeye football safety Anthony Gair used to analyze playbooks in preparation for his…

Coralville city officials give update on West Village, ‘new urbanist’ neighborhood
Coralville residents and community leaders packed the city’s council chambers Monday afternoon to hear updates…

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…

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…

Documentaries chronicle Arthur Collins’ impact on industry
Arthur A. Collins’ place in aerospace history was cemented early in life – but it…

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…

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…

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…

Empowerment Symposium speakers discuss overcoming barriers, navigating setbacks
On Sept. 19 and 20, a diverse group of professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at…

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…
