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UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids taps Kristin McVay as chief nursing officer
Kristin McVay will take the helm as chief nursing officer at UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids next month, the hospital announced. Ms. McVay, who holds master’s degrees in nursing and health administration, will assume the role Nov. 3, replacing Carmen…
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…
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…
$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…
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…
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…
2024 Iowa Podcast Awards winners announced
On Sunday, Sept. 15. around 200 attendees from throughout the state traveled to Cedar Rapids…
