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Denise Tucker and Peggy Peterson Women in Safety Conference

Kirkwood honors safety professionals at women’s conference

Kirkwood Community College recognized three safety professionals at the 2025 Midwest Women in Safety Conference held Wednesday, Oct. 15 at the Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center in Hiawatha. Chase Emanuel, safety coordinator for Price Electric, received the Safety Woman of…

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

The site of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County's new Early Childhood Center at 1041 Arthur St. in Iowa City. Construction efforts on the building are currently underway.

More Cedar Rapids casino details to be unveiled at Monday news conference

Leaders of an effort to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids will provide more details…

Cedar Rapids Cedar Crossing casino rendering

Guaranty Bank, Strand Theater redevelopment plans moving forward

The redevelopment of the historic former Guaranty Bank and Strand Theatre buildings in a prominent…

Guaranty Bank building

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union team up for a greener Iowa with limited-edition pale ale release

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have announced the release of the fourth annual…

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have unveiled the fourth annual A Greener State of Mind, a citrus-forward pale ale. The collaboration seeks to support environmental initiatives in Iowa, with proceeds benefiting the Iowa division of the Izaak Walton League.

Shamus Roeder named Iowa JPEC Mentor of the Year

Shamus Roeder had a clear reason for shifting his career from medicine to engineering. “I…

Shamus Roeder, 2024 Iowa JPEC Mentor of the Year.

South Slope and Aureon announce two new matching charity grants

South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon have awarded matching charity grants to the Amana Benefited…

Lubben Vineyards opening new location in Anamosa

Dan and Judy Lubben will celebrate the opening of Lubben Vineyards in Anamosa with a…

Lubben Vineyards

Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return

As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…

The section of South Dubuque Street, between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street, is open once more to foot and vehicle traffic.

The Downtown Dish: a connected campus with Barbara Wilson, UI president

On today’s episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by Barbara Wilson, president of the University…

downtown dish barbara wilson

Young entrepreneur works to make grain bins safer with new invention

5th-generation farmer Caleb Renner is focused on making farming safer while establishing himself as a…

Caleb Renner's AgriNet prototype as seen from the top of a grain bin. CREDIT CALEB RENNER

Union curious: Support for unions grows, membership numbers decline

Union membership across the U.S. continues to decline, despite growing public support for unions and…

Bruegger's Bagels employees picket outside the franchise's South Riverside Drive location on June 15, 2024, in Iowa City. union

City of Cedar Rapids, J’nae Peterman honored at Housing Iowa Awards

The City of Cedar Rapids, as well as Homeless Systems Manager J’nae Peterman, were honored…

Peterman Cedar Rapids Housing Iowa awards

Coe College awarded $225K NASA grant for advanced STEM computing

NASA recently awarded a $225,000 grant to Coe College to enhance its computing infrastructure. According…

Coe College

UI proposes cancer-focused health sciences research facility

The University of Iowa is in the early stages of planning a new cancer research…

Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Medical Education Research Facility. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA HEALTH CARE

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm thrives in Des Moines

Five months after officially opening its Des Moines location, Iowa City-based Wilson’s Orchard & Farm…

Wilson's Orchard Ciderhouse & Bar in Des Moines.