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Cornell College announces plans to discontinue several majors
Cornell College will discontinue majors in classical studies, French and Francophone studies, German studies, religion and Spanish for the 2026-2027 academic year, according to an open letter posted to the Mount Vernon college’s website Nov. 21. The college will also…
Johnson County unveils Trip Connect, evening transit service geared toward workers, students
Johnson County Social Services, in collaboration with NTS Horizons, has launched a new transportation initiative…
VenuWorks announces new Cedar Rapids executive director
VenuWorks has named Darren Stearns as the executive director for Cedar Rapids facilities, including the…
New South of 6 executive director harnesses the power of marketing
Maurice Davis has held many roles over the years. The entrepreneur, author, National Guard veteran,…
Jodi Schafer named talent attraction director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
Jodi Schafer has been hired as the new Talent Attraction Director for the area’s Collaborative…
Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective…
Linn County pursuing new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
Linn County officials are pursuing a new set of regulations on the construction of hazardous…
Cedar Rapids officials ‘actively pursuing’ new grocer for former First Avenue Hy-Vee
Cedar Rapids leaders are “actively pursuing” a Kansas City-area “price-impact grocer,” about operating a new…
Greater Iowa City launches regional ‘Strategic Investment Districts’
Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City,…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. opens registration for Executive Leadership Program
Greater Iowa City, Inc. is teaming up with the Tippie Leadership Collaborative to provide the…
Alliant Energy ‘on-sourcing’ Iowa call center operations to InnoSource
Alliant Energy officials say the company is “on-sourcing” its Iowa-based call center operations to InnoSource,…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveil focus areas at Legislative Launch
Corridor business leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders gathered Dec. 11 at the Cedar Ridge Distillery…
Appliance Plus plans ribbon-cutting for new Marion location
Appliance Plus will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their newest location in Marion on Thursday,…
Johnson County agribusiness a finalist in Young Farmers Grow Your Future Award
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, an agribusiness just outside Iowa City, has been named one…
Dream City to host first entrepreneur pitch competition
As stated in a news release from Dream City, the nonprofit invites the Iowa City…
Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust launches collaboration with Hannah Stuelke
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced its collaboration with college basketball player, Hannah…
