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Amana Society names Jason Brancel as new CEO

Amana Society Inc. has appointed Jason Brancel as chief executive officer (CEO), the organization announced this week. Mr. Brancel will oversee the company’s portfolio of businesses, including Amana Farms, the Service Company, Amana Meat Shop, Amana Furniture Shop, Amana Woolen…

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center chef earns recognition at Iowa Restaurant Association Culinary Competition

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids earned runner-up honors at the Iowa Restaurant…

James Vido, chef at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center and honoree of the Iowa Restaurant Association's Culinary Competition Nov. 17.

Linn County to hire first rural economic development director

For the first time ever, Linn County will be hiring a rural economic development director,…

Linn County board of supervisors 2025

Iowa Board of Pharmacy issues fine to Marion pharmacy for drug dispensing error

The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has issued a fine to a Marion pharmacy for a…

Iowa Board of Pharmacy

Linn County REC to rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative

Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) will rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative effective Dec. 8,…

Linn County REC Corridor Energy Cooperative

Benefits, concerns raised at public information meeting on proposed Duane Arnold restart

From water usage and environmental concerns to economic impact and job creation, local residents shared…

John Marcum Mike Davis NextEra Energy

UFG Foundation awards $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations

The UFG Foundation has awarded $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations across five states in its…

UFG Insurance

IowaWORKS to hold grand opening for new workforce facility at Kirkwood campus

IowaWORKS and Kirkwood Community College will host a grand opening Nov. 20 for the new…

IowaWORKS Kirkwood

Gerdin family receives Make-A-Wish America national philanthropy award

The Gerdin family of Solon, which owns Heartland Express in North Liberty, was named 2025…

Gerdin family Make-A-Wish award

ESCO Electric sets groundbreaking for new Marion facility

ESCO Electric Company will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 12 for a new facility along…

ESCO Group

Center Point Regional Ambulance sets groundbreaking Thursday for new facility

Center Point Regional Ambulance will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for a new facility designed…

Center Point Ambulance Service

Courtney Ball named Matthew 25 executive director

Courtney Ball has officially been named the executive director of Matthew 25, the organization announced…

Courtney Ball Matthew 25

Coe College partners with Google AI for Education Accelerator

Coe College has partnered with the Google AI for Education Accelerator to provide artificial intelligence…

Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

Camp Courageous names Craig Stadtmueller as new CEO

Camp Courageous has hired Craig Stadtmueller as its next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5.…

Charlie Becker Craig Stadtmueller Camp Courageous

Collins Aerospace announces ‘small reduction of positions’ via layoffs in Cedar Rapids

Collins Aerospace is conducting a “small reduction of positions” via layoffs in Cedar Rapids, company…

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

Community Savings Bank plans Peosta branch

Community Savings Bank will open its 11th location in Peosta, pending approval from the Iowa…

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