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Iowa City Downtown District seeks director for new Arts Alliance
The Iowa City Downtown District has launched a search for a director of the Iowa City Arts Alliance, a new full-time position created to coordinate and advocate for the region’s arts and cultural community. The director will be employed by…
Mirrorbox Theatre to leave Ellis Boulevard space, looks ahead to next chapter
After seven years of producing contemporary and original theatre in Cedar Rapids, Mirrorbox Theatre will…
FilmScene honored with Governor’s Arts Award
Iowa City-based FilmScene, Iowa’s largest nonprofit cinema, is one of 10 organizations and individuals honored…
Kirkwood Benton County Leadership Council to meet again May 15
Kirkwood Community College will host the next meeting of its Benton County Leadership Council on…
ACT Appoints Alex Thome as chief product officer
ACT has named Alex Thome as its new chief product officer. In the role, Mr.…
Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces summer 2025 grant cycle
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced its summer grant cycle for 2025 for…
The Downtown Dish: Business and spelling lessons with Niki Neems
On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down for a conversation with Niki Neems,…
Groundbreaking speakers: LightLine Bridge will be ‘game changer’
As part of the overarching ConnectCR project, the Alliant Energy LightLine bridge will provide an…
Coolest Thing Made in Iowa nominees announced
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the nominees for its 2025…
Iowa Women’s Foundation accepting 2025 grant applications
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Core Grants, which…
Iowa City Downtown District names May Legacy Business Month
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has designated May as Legacy Business Month for Downtown Iowa…
Alliant Energy’s 200 MW Pleasant Creek Solar facility up and running
The solar facility once known as Duane Arnold Solar is up and running – and…
Sen. Ernst names Bloomsbury Farm as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate Small Business Committee, has named Bloomsbury…
Iowa awards $3.4 million in grants to support registered apprenticeship programs
Iowa Workforce Development has announced new grant awards for Registered Apprenticeship (RA) sponsors whose programs…
Students to showcase real-world business solutions at Eastern Iowa Airport in Junior Achievement 3DE event
This Wednesday, the Coe College Hangar at the Eastern Iowa Airport will be filled with…
Lydia Brown named president of Mercy Medical Center Foundation
Lydia Brown has been named the next president of the Mercy Medical Center Foundation, with…
