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Linn County to hire first rural economic development director
For the first time ever, Linn County will be hiring a rural economic development director, the county Board of Supervisors decided Wednesday, Nov. 19. According to the job description, presented to the board by Linn County human resources director Lisa…
Kirkwood president selected for Aspen Institute Presidents Fellowship
Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher has been named one of 25 leaders chosen for…
Winners of 2024 Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge announced
The winners have been announced from the month-long Eastern Iowa Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge. Winners…
Iowa unemployment rate remains at 2.9% in September
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in September amid a labor force that…
Marion city council approves six-month extension of limited development moratorium
The City of Marion has extended its development moratorium in key rapidly-growing portions of the…
Mercy Cedar Rapids earns accreditation for metabolic, bariatric surgery
Mercy Cedar Rapids has announced that it has once again earned accreditation from the Metabolic…
Iowa City launches weekly initiative to connect with local developers
In an effort to foster collaboration and support between developers and the city of Iowa…
Leaders praise ‘transformational’ new Westside Library at groundbreaking ceremony
As hundreds of community leaders and library officials gathered Oct. 18 for a groundbreaking ceremony…
FeatherStone senior living community hosts grand opening celebration
FeatherStone at Hickory Hill, a new senior living community in Iowa City, held its grand…
Iowa Economic Development Authority approves innovation funding for FBB Biomed
Last month, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a $250,000 Innovation Acceleration Launch Fund loan…
CRBT donates $100K for new Linn County housing program
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that it has donated $100,000 to the…
‘Out of sight, out of mind’: UI study reveals bias in insurers’ climate change risk strategies
A new study by a University of Iowa researcher has found that, when it comes…
Mercy Medical Center introduces online food ordering, delivery service to surgery waiting room
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has announced that the Baggot St. Bistro is now…
Xavier Catholic Schools to remodel, repurpose former Toyota Financial Services building for new middle school
The Xavier Catholic Schools Board announced plans Oct. 17 to remodel the existing Toyota Financial…
Hills Bank appoints Lisa Shileny as president and CEO
The Board of Directors of Hills Bancorporation and Hills Bank and Trust Company have appointed…
Former Aflac president Fred Crawford named Tippie’s first executive in residence
Fred Crawford, former president and COO of supplemental health insurance provider Aflac, will be the…
