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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 in Iowa and in communities across Arizona, Colorado and Texas, where UFG Insurance maintains additional office locations. “The nearly 80-year-old trunk of our UFG Insurance…
Future of Johnson County jail, sheriff’s office in question
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors had a lengthy work session last week regarding the…
Linn County farmers and chefs connect at Cobble Hill
Around 40 chefs and farmers from the Linn County area gathered together at Cobble Hill…
Mediacom Communications launches Mediacom Mobile
Mediacom Communications has announced the launch of Mediacom Mobile, the company’s new mobile phone service.…
Podcast: The Webster is working on another ‘restaurant project’ in Iowa City
Anna and Charlie recap the Block Party and discuss Patio Season in IC before hopping…
Report: Iowa craft brewers generate $1.25 billion in economic impact
The Iowa Brewers Guild, a not-for-profit trade association of professional brewers of beer, cider and…
New licensing agreement between Integrated DNA Technologies, SeQure Dx, will advance CRISPR-based therapeutics
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has entered into a licensing agreement with SeQure Dx, a specialist…
Alliant Energy executive chairman to retire from position
John Larsen, current executive chairman and chairman of the board of Alliant Energy, announced this…
UI receives $16M grant for Cambus system improvements
The University of Iowa has received a $16.4 million federal grant to improve its Cambus…
de Novo Marketing wins four Communicator Awards
de Novo Marketing, a Cedar Rapids-based creative marketing agency, was recently awarded four Communicator Awards…
Kwik Star to debut North Liberty store this week
Midwest convenience store chain Kwik Star, known for its extensive in-store food selections, is debuting…
Big Grove named official craft brewery of University of Iowa Athletics
Big Grove Brewery, a popular Eastern Iowa craft brewery has been named the “Official Craft…
His Hands shoe drive nets 24,127 pairs
His Hands Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids collected 24,127 pairs of shoes in their recent…
Decision on Linn County gaming application expected Feb. 6
Linn County casino supporters will learn the fate of their gaming license application at a…
New Italian-Lousiana fusion restaurant opens in Cedar Rapids
With a unique Italian-Cajun-Creole fusion menu and a dimly lit, modern industrial interior, The District…
Long John Silver’s in Cedar Rapids set to reopen later this summer
The Cedar Rapids Long John Silver’s restaurant is set to reopen later this summer, company…
