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HEDCO names Mathis first executive director

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition from contract coordinator to the organization’s first full-time executive director, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Mathis has served as a contract coordinator for HEDCO since November…

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity begins construction of new affordable home

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is starting construction on a new affordable home in Cedar…

Habitat for Humanity volunteers

Airport Commission report: Proposed Alliant power plant poses safety risks to Eastern Iowa Airport

UPDATED WITH ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: A gas-fired power plant proposed by Alliant Energy should not be…

Alliant power plant proposed location

Iowa Children’s Museum receives $20,000 state grant

The Iowa Children’s Museum has received a $20,000 operating support grant through the Cultural Leadership…

The Iowa Children's Museum in Coralville, Iowa.

Downtown Iowa City clothing boutique, Textiles, reopening this month under new ownership

A downtown Iowa City women’s clothing boutique is reopening under new ownership this month after…

Textiles' store sign at 105 S. Dubuque St. in the Ped Mall.

Ryan Companies marks 35 years in Cedar Rapids with new downtown office

Ryan Companies US Inc. has moved into a new downtown office space at Kingston Yard,…

Ryan Companies downtown office lobby

PCI Neurology establishes inpatient partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Neurology is now providing inpatient neurological services exclusively at UnityPoint Health…

PCI Neurology

New independent sci-fi bookstore opens in Riverside

A new independent bookstore specializing in sci-fi and fantasy opened Aug. 30 in Riverside. Gnoll’s…

A counter side view of the interior of Gnoll's Loot Table, a new independent bookstore in Riverside specializing in sci-fi and fantasy titles. CREDIT GNOLL'S LOOT TABLE

UI professor wins Lasker Award for cystic fibrosis research

Dr. Michael J. Welsh, a University of Iowa professor and Iowa native, has received the…

Dr. Michael J. Welsh, a University of Iowa professor and Iowa native, has received the 2025 Lasker-DeBakey Clinical Medical Research Award for his groundbreaking cystic fibrosis research that led to life-saving therapies.

Martin Equipment named Trimble Technology Outlet

Trimble Inc. has selected Martin Equipment as its newest Trimble Technology Outlet, the technology company…

Martin Equipment Cedar Rapids

Small businesses are driving AI innovation for larger companies

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the globe, and while large corporations often dominate…

AI

PCI Urology announces exclusive surgical partnership with St. Luke’s Hospital

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa Urology (PCI Urology) has formed an exclusive surgical partnership with UnityPoint…

pci

ABI hosts Iowa Manufacturing Conference in October

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) will bring together leaders across the manufacturing industry this…

ABI

UI professor wins 2025 Horwitz Prize for muscular dystrophy research

Dr. Kevin Campbell, professor and chair of molecular physiology and biophysics at the University of…

Kevin Campbell muscular dystrophy

Corda Credit Union celebrates grand opening of North Liberty branch

Corda Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its North Liberty location at 1265…

Corda Credit Union staff celebrate the grand opening of Corda's North Liberty branch Sept. 9

HACAP CEO to retire after 18 years of leadership

Jane Drapeaux, CEO of Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc. (HACAP), will retire in December…

Jane Drapeaux HACAP CEO retire