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Landus begins national search for new CEO
Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, has launched a nationwide search for its next chief executive officer. According to a news release, the search follows months of internal conversations with employees and farmer-owners, led by interim CEO Sam Caton and the…
Dozens of restaurants donate to 2023 DVIP Souper Bowl
The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)’s 26th Annual Souper Bowl Fundraiser will be held on…

Iowa Farm Bureau Federation pledges $1 million to Iowa FFA
To help reverse the decline in ag educators, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has…
Covenant Family Solutions expanding to Davenport
Covenant Family Solutions (CFS), a behavioral healthcare provider based in Cedar Rapids, announced the opening…

ABI’s Nicole Crain appointed to BIPAC board of directors
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) announced Executive Vice President Nicole Crain’s appointment…

Coralville-based IntelliSee awarded $500,000 IEDA loan
IntelliSee, an AI-powered risk mitigation platform that improves upon the capability of existing surveillance cameras,…

Iowa ABI Business Day will bring business, legislative leaders together
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) will bring together business leaders from around…

Tuesday Morning files for bankruptcy, closes Iowa stores
National home goods and decor retailer Tuesday Morning is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and…

EIHC offers Saturday vaccine clinics, free transportation
Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids is offering eight Saturday clinics for individuals interested…

Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant headed to Iowa River Landing
At the former home of La Vecina, West Des Moines-based Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant is…

North Liberty picks fire station site, advances new park proposal
North Liberty City Council moved forward Feb. 14 with plans to construct a second fire…

Alliant Energy named a Forbes ‘Best Employer’ of 2023
Alliant Energy has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for the…

Gov. Reynolds, IEDA announce $2M in Manufacturing 4.0 Funding
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 15,…
Lawsuits can cause trouble for industry competitors, UI study finds
A study from the University of Iowa shows that when one company is sued by…

NAHB: Housing affordability declines again, but turning point ahead
Mirroring a steep rise in mortgage rates that began in the early part of 2022…

Forbes Home study: Iowans spend eighth lowest income percentage on rent
New research from Forbes Home has found the states that are spending the least percentage…
