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WRH rebrands as Wendler Inc., plans move to Cedar Rapids’ NewBo District
WRH, the heavy civil contractor whose recent work has involved development of Cedar Rapids’ permanent flood protection system, has rebranded as Wendler Inc. and will relocate its headquarters to the city’s NewBo District by the end of the year. The…
Iowa’s unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in June
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 3.7% in June, up slightly from 3.6% in…
UFG Foundation awards $400,000 in mid-year grants
The UFG Foundation has awarded $400,000 in its 2025 mid-year grant cycle to support nonprofits…
Three Cedar Rapids organizations to mark eighth year of Circle the City With Mercy
Mount Mercy University, the Catherine McAuley Center and Mercy Medical Center will continue their annual…
Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Iowa City
A downtown Iowa City cupcakery is closing its doors after 13 years in business. Molly’s…
The Downtown Dish: Talking health with Jennifer Miller of UIHC
On this month’s episode of the Downtown Dish podcast, host Anna Moyers Stone is joined…
Wings2Water names 2025 water quality grant recipients
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality in the Mississippi River watershed, has announced…
Collaborative Growth Initiative launches remote worker incentive program
A new initiative launched by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, in partnership…
Southeast Services Corporation to lay off 31 workers in Mount Vernon
Southeast Services Corporation (SSC), an educational facilities management company, will lay off 31 employees in…
Kirkwood receives nearly $625,000 in annual TRIO grants
Kirkwood Community College has secured two federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants totaling $624,895…
Field Day Brewing launches Centennial Smash to support North Liberty’s Centennial Park project
Field Day Brewing has released a new brew to support the development of Centennial Park…
Dows Farm construction underway as Corridor’s first agri-community takes shape
The long-awaited and oft-delayed Dows Farm development on the southeast outskirts of Cedar Rapids —…
Iowa City VA physician receives national award for health professions education
Dr. Matthew Soltys, a staff physician at the Iowa City VA Medical Center, has been…
Frontier Co-op expands Belle Plaine facility, creating jobs
An expansion of Frontier Co-op’s distribution facility signals more than job growth for the rural…
30hop expands into Kansas City and Omaha
Iowa-based restaurant group 30hop is expanding its regional presence with new locations in Kansas City…
Coe College launches online business administration degree
Coe College will offer its first online degree this fall, introducing a bachelor of arts…
