zSpace, Inc., a technology provider that is transforming the future of human-computer interaction, today announced they have partnered with Cyber Anatomy, Inc. to provide advanced, interactive anatomy solutions for the Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Virtual Training Center. By combining zSpace’s 3D virtual holographic platform with Cyber-Anatomy’s 3D medical education software, students of Touro College [...]

Editor’s note: Here is your chance to tell your story about your your school. If you’d like to join The Gazette’s growing list of high school contributors, contact J.R. Ogden at jr.ogden@thegazette.com By Kourtney Kraus, Monticello junior  MONTICELLO – Monticello’s Business Professional of America  is on point this year. Many BPA participants qualified for state [...]

Regional economic development partners in Iowa’s Creative Corridor are hosting the last installment of a four part series on the importance of culture in the workplace.  All levels of leadership, including hiring managers, human resource departments and business executives are encouraged to attend and information will be relevant to companies of all sizes and in [...]

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (April 16, 2013) Eco Lips, America’s premier organic lip balm company, is now a certified ‘B Corporation’ (http://www.bcorporation.net/). This certification recognizes businesses internationally for their ability to meet rigorous standards that maintain a commitment to community investment, environmental activism, conservation and sustainability. As members of this emerging sector, Eco Lips holds these [...]

Metro Wire and Cable is pleased to announce the launch of its new website; www.metrowire.net. The new website will allow for Metro Wire and Cable to connect with customers in various markets and showcase the multiple value added services in which the company has been known for, dating back to the 1970’s.   Continue reading

Findings from the latest ACT National Curriculum Survey® point to a continued gap between what high schools are teaching and what colleges expect their incoming students to know. ACT’s report, which focuses on the policy implications of the survey results, suggests this gap may indicate a lack of alignment between high school and college curricula [...]

The Iowa City Area Chamber of Commerce Education Committee will honor ten students, teachers, faculty, staff, volunteers and education partners at the Chamber’s Excellence in Education awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 24 at 4:30 p.m. at the Iowa City Community School District Office, 1725 N. Dodge St., Iowa City. ICAD Group will receive the Partnership [...]

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has awarded the Iowa Senior Human Resources Association (ISHRA) the EXCEL Platinum Award for 2012. To achieve this award, ISHRA must meet a set of criteria required in the SHRM Affiliate Program for Excellence. “We are honored to receive this distinction, which recognizes our efforts to help senior [...]

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (April 16, 2013) — Go Daddy, the Web’s top platform for small businesses, is expanding again with a permanent Seattle-area office in Kirkland or Bellevue, Washington set to open in June. Several new employees are already operating out of a temporary office near Carillon Point in Kirkland, as Go Daddy is recruiting technologists with great [...]

CIVCO Medical Solutions recently donated a fully functional Label-Aire blow on labeler to Kirkwood Community College.  The labeler features a Kirk-Rudy 215IJ Vacuum Base and conveyor which will be utilized by Kirkwood’s Industrial Maintenance Technologies, Automation & Instrumentation Technologies departments. Read the full story at www.icadgroup.com/news. Continue reading