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Iowa unemployment benefits to increase July 6
Iowa Workforce Development will raise the maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $763 starting the benefit week of July 6, 2025, up from $739 in the current fiscal year. The annual increase follows the IWD’s required annual review of unemployment insurance…
Department of Labor to host H-2B online seminar
The U.S. Department of Labor is holding an online seminar April 18 to educate businesses…
Iowa submits hydrogen hub application with Nebraska, Missouri
Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri have submitted a joint grant application to the U.S. Department of…
ICABP, ICAD announce 2023 Innovation in Education awards
The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD)…
Cedar Rapids Kernels to host ribbon-cutting April 18 for stadium renovations
The Cedar Rapids Kernels will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 18 to celebrate recent renovations…
St. Luke’s receives advanced hip, knee replacement certification
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids has received Advanced Hip & Knee…
Iowa City Downtown District launches rewards program
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched a new customized shopping incentive platform for…
South Quadrangle Building, Pride Alliance Center could be razed
The University of Iowa is attempting to raze two campus buildings, the South Quadrangle Building…
University Scooters to host UI Stead Family fundraiser
University Scooters, an Iowa City shop that services and sells mopeds, is hosting its second…
KELTEK K9 grant applications now open
KELTEK Incorporated has announced the 2023 KELTEK Cares Campaign for the KELTEK K9 Unit grant…
Caitlin Clark, food pantry team up for Drive Up + Donate event
Community members are invited to team up with All-American Caitlin Clark for a Drive Up…
Cedar Rapids council OKs incentives for new CRBT office building
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust’s (CRBT) plan to build a new office building just east…
Furthering 10-year vision, UI seek Regents’ nod on six projects
The Board of Regents will vote on a series of UI construction and renovation projects…
UI Health Care continue Siouxland residency program operations
A Siouxland family medicine practice and residency program will become part of UI Health Care,…
Wings2Water accepting grant applications through May 5
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring water quality in the Mississippi River watershed,…
Breaking down the banking crisis
The recent banking meltdown has left many Americans with more questions than answers. The stunning…