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Alliant Energy contributes nearly $9.3 million to communities in 2024
Alliant Energy, its charitable foundation, employees and retirees collectively contributed nearly $9.3 million and more than 80,000 volunteer hours to various causes and nonprofits in the communities it serves in 2024. “The passion Alliant Energy has for customers can be…
Supporters gather for dedication of HallMar Village senior living community
As supporters and staff gathered Thursday, Nov. 2 for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for…

Market After Dark announces new details
The 8th annual Market After Dark will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, with one of…

North Liberty Community Pantry seeks new director
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) board of directors is seeking a new executive director…

University Scooters to host UI Stead Family fundraiser
University Scooters, an Iowa City shop that services and sells mopeds, is hosting its second…

King’s Material, Lion Bridge launch beer to support Habitat for Humanity
King’s Material and Lion Bridge Brewing launched a Special Edition Bridge Beer on Thursday, April…

Floodwater Comedy Festival returns to Iowa City
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Floodwater Comedy Festival is returning to…

Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week brings back specialty menus
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is bringing back popular, exclusive features during its 2023…
Local Linn County organizations give back during holiday season
During the holiday season’s festivities this year, three organizations are dedicating time and energy to…

Alliant Energy’s community solar garden now 75% subscribed
With a recent solar block subscription by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 75% of…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dara Schmidt
Dara and Nate pose for a photo after their recent recording session at CBJ Studios…

SCORE an opportunity to volunteer
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial “Volunteer Week” was celebrated the week of April 6-12.…
Make your business part of the community
By Jean Kruse / Guest Editorial One of the most talked-about issues in business today…