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AI reality check: Regional businesses find practical uses for artificial intelligence
Conducting an initial job interview remotely, Ben Elliott soon noticed a pattern. “It became pretty apparent the candidate had the audio hooked up in a text-to-speech agent,” said Mr. Elliott, chief operating officer of Genova Technologies, a Cedar Rapids-based software…
CIVCO Medical Solutions to host open house for new facility
Coralville-based CIVCO medical solutions is opening its doors to the community June 6 to celebrate…
How burnout quietly drains company budgets, according to the experts
Over the course of one year, employee burnout can cost a company anywhere between $4,000…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. celebrates Johnson County businesses at inaugural ‘A Toast to Business’ Awards ceremony
More than 300 business and community leaders gathered at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City…
Student entrepreneurs shine in 2025 John Pappajohn Venture Competition
The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition capped off its 25th year on April…
SBA approves $22.4 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 45 loans totaling more than $22.4 million to Iowa…
Big Ten mutual defense compact? Not for University of Iowa
Citing threats to “the autonomy of university governance, the integrity of scientific research, and the…
ChildServe announces license transition to specialty hospital designation
ChildServe will officially transition its licensure from a nursing facility to a specialty hospital designation,…
$250k donated to UI International Writing Program after loss of federal funding
A $250,000 donation has been awarded to the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program in…
S5G Therapeutics awarded grand prize in UI JPEC innovation challenge
An ocular therapeutics startup was awarded first place and $50,000 at the University of Iowa’s…
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,…
