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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa launches new financial literacy program

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has been selected as one of the few JA locations nationwide to pilot Financial Playbook by Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, a financial literacy program for young adults. The program, developed in partnership with the…

University of Iowa Health Care ranked top Iowa hospital

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center secured the No. 1 position for best hospital…

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Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa debuts new AI-driven CT scanner

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) Imaging Center in Cedar Rapids has announced the installation of…

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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…

The Johnson County sheriff's office and jail, located at 511 S. Capitol St. in Iowa City, is in dire need of an overhaul, sheriff Brad Kunkel says.

Linn County farmers and chefs connect at Cobble Hill

Around 40 chefs and farmers from the Linn County area gathered together at Cobble Hill…

The exterior of Cobble Hill restaurant as seen on May 30, 2024, in Cedar Rapids. farm-to-table dining

Mediacom Communications launches Mediacom Mobile

Mediacom Communications has announced the launch of Mediacom Mobile, the company’s new mobile phone service.…

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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…

The Webster is working on another 'restaurant project' in Iowa City

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…

Field Day Brewery Centennial Park Pils

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…

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Alliant Energy executive chairman to retire from position

John Larsen, current executive chairman and chairman of the board of Alliant Energy, announced this…

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UI receives $16M grant for Cambus system improvements

The University of Iowa has received a $16.4 million federal grant to improve its Cambus…

Student employees clean and disinfect Cambus buses in the Bus barn.

de Novo Marketing wins four Communicator Awards

de Novo Marketing, a Cedar Rapids-based creative marketing agency, was recently awarded four Communicator Awards…

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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…

The new Kwik Star in North Liberty is set to open this week, at 1810 Diamond Blvd.

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…

A view of the front entrance of the Big Grove Brewery’s Cedar Rapids taphouse at a recent sunset. CREDIT BIG GROVE

His Hands shoe drive nets 24,127 pairs

His Hands Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids collected 24,127 pairs of shoes in their recent…

His Hands shoe drive celebration

Decision on Linn County gaming application expected Feb. 6

Linn County casino supporters will learn the fate of their gaming license application at a…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project