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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s Klein recipient of national Rising Star award
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s vice president of education, Nate Klein, has been named a recipient of the national JA USA Rising Star Award. The honor recognizes emerging leaders within the network who demonstrate leadership, impact and commitment to the…
Holmes Murphy launches Innovative Program Solutions
Holmes Murphy has announced the launch of Innovative Program Solutions (IPS). According to a release,…
Farm & Home Mutual Insurance celebrates 150 years in Washington
There’s no real secret why the Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association in Washington has…
Health Harmony takes home $2,500 in Final Pitch competition
A certified nursing assistant and University of Iowa undergraduate student majoring in speech and hearing…
Iowa tourism: Economic impact, quality of life and fun
It’s spring at last, and who doesn’t feel the urge to get out and enjoy…
Iowa Leading Indicators index up slightly in March
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 105.6 in March from 105.2 in February,…
State grant boosts renovation plans for former Dragon building
Developer Steve Emerson’s plan to renovate the former Dragon building in downtown Cedar Rapids has…
UI team creates technology for wound healing using carbon monoxide
A new technique that heals diabetic wounds and pressure ulcers using carbon monoxide was inspired…
Youth Employment Program returns for summer 2024
The Youth Empowered to Serve (Y.E.S.) employment program has returned to Johnson County for the…
Cedar Ridge spirits earn recognition from industry organizations
The Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher has received recognition from two major industry organizations for…
Alex Trunnell named executive director of His Hands Free Clinic
Alex Trunnell has been named the new executive director of His Hands Free Clinic in…
Cedar Rapids wins SBA award as Iowa Small Business Community of the Year
The Iowa district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the City…
Data centers bringing big numbers to Iowa
Cedar Rapids area development leaders and policymakers have hailed the pending construction of a Google…
Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose consider ‘strategic combination’
“We are better together,” said Todd Olson, president of Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, as that…
Kirkwood to host third annual Mental Health Summit
Kirkwood Community College is hosting the third annual Mental Health Summit, a day-long event in…
UI Health Care unrolls first phase of brand update this week
This week, University of Iowa Health Care launches the first phase of its rebranding efforts…
