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Schickedanz resigns as Englert executive director; Huckfeldt named interim director

The Englert Theatre announced Thursday, Oct. 16 that Keegan Colletta Huckfeldt has been named interim executive director, following the recent resignation of John Schickedanz. Mr. Huckfeldt has served as the Englert’s events director for the past three and a half…

CRST appoints Mike Gannon as new president and CEO

CRST has announced the appointment of Mike Gannon as the company’s next president and CEO,…

Headshot of new CRST President and CEO Mike Gannon. CREDIT CRST

UI, UI Health Care rank among Iowa’s top employers in Forbes 2024 list

Forbes magazine named the University of Iowa and UI Health Care among the America’s Best…

Cardiothoracic Surgeon Evgeny Arshava and pulmonologists Julia Klesney-Tait and Tahuanty Pena on Monday, July 3, 2023. UIHC University of Iowa

Hiawatha hosts State of the City, plans for thriving future

Around 100 attendees gathered at the Crystal Group office for the Hiawatha’s annual State of…

Hibu acquires Ohio-based digital marketing company RevLocal

Hibu Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Ohio-based RevLocal, a digital marketing partner to SMBs…

Hibu Cedar Rapids

Northtowne Cycling + Fitness searches for new owner ahead of 100th year

Northtowne Cycling + Fitness in Cedar Rapids is beginning the search for new ownership as…

New report identifies crucial challenges in Iowa’s health care industry

The overall landscape of Iowa’s health care industry is looking bleak, according to recent findings…

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Leaders celebrate groundbreaking for NewBo Loftus ‘transformation’ project

On a celebratory and windy afternoon, state and local officials gathered with developers Aug. 20…

Kim Reynolds NewBo Loftus groundbreaking

St. Luke’s, PCI announce bariatric surgery program

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital and Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) have launched a…

Dr. Rebecca Milburn

Lil’ Drug Store named key distributor of P&G health care products

Cedar Rapids product supplier Lil’ Drug Store Products (LDSP) has been contracted as the primary…

Lil' Drug Store

IEDA, Reynolds announce $37 million for statewide workforce housing projects

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced yesterday that more…

SBA opens nominations for 2025 National Small Business Week awards

The Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2025 National Small Business Week…

In August, the SBA backed 30 loans for a total of $17,582,300 and 112 new jobs. CREDIT US SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks set to open at Westdale Aug. 26

Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks, a long-anticipated restaurant, is set to open at the Westdale…

Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks Westdale

UI Venture School accepting applications for Fall 2024 cohort

The University of Iowa Venture School entrepreneurial program is gearing up for another season, accepting…

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Pancheros location at Riverside Drive to be rebuilt by 2025

As announced on Monday, the Pancheros Mexican Grill location at 965 S. Riverside Drive will…

Developing Iowa’s talent pipeline

With a 12-month average jobs opening rate of 5.37%, Iowa ranks 44th on WalletHub’s compilation…

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