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GreatAmerica acquires Heritage Bank, applies to establish national bank
GreatAmerica Holdings Inc., the parent company of GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Heritage Bank and has filed an application to establish a national bank. The acquisition of Heritage Bank, an Iowa state-chartered…
UFG Foundation awards $400,000 in mid-year grants
The UFG Foundation has awarded $400,000 in its 2025 mid-year grant cycle to support nonprofits…
Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Iowa City
A downtown Iowa City cupcakery is closing its doors after 13 years in business. Molly’s…
The Downtown Dish: Talking health with Jennifer Miller of UIHC
On this month’s episode of the Downtown Dish podcast, host Anna Moyers Stone is joined…
Collaborative Growth Initiative launches remote worker incentive program
A new initiative launched by the cities of Cedar Rapids, Marion and Hiawatha, in partnership…
Dows Farm construction underway as Corridor’s first agri-community takes shape
The long-awaited and oft-delayed Dows Farm development on the southeast outskirts of Cedar Rapids —…
Frontier Co-op expands Belle Plaine facility, creating jobs
An expansion of Frontier Co-op’s distribution facility signals more than job growth for the rural…
UI Health Care opens newly-renovated inpatient unit at downtown campus
A previously shuttered inpatient unit at the University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus –…
30hop expands into Kansas City and Omaha
Iowa-based restaurant group 30hop is expanding its regional presence with new locations in Kansas City…
Coe College launches online business administration degree
Coe College will offer its first online degree this fall, introducing a bachelor of arts…
University of Iowa will not renew lease for Macbride Nature Recreation Area
The University of Iowa has announced it will not renew its lease for the Macbride…
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services to build transitional housing for survivors
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services (DVIP & RVAP) is planning a new transitional…
Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa to close after 13 years
The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa (CWJ) will permanently close after 13 years…
Startup Weekend Iowa City is coming up – here’s what you need to know
Aspiring entrepreneurs with bold ideas will have a chance to fine-tune them at Techstars Startup…
New McDonald’s planned for northeast Cedar Rapids
Plans for a new McDonald’s restaurant in northeast Cedar Rapids are moving forward. At its…
UI awarded $49.4M in arbitration over faulty hospital windows
The University of Iowa has been awarded $49.4 million in damages by an arbitration panel…
