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BankIowa to open new branch in Amana Colonies
BankIowa announced plans Tuesday to expand into Iowa County for the first time by opening a new branch in the historic Amana Colonies. The branch, located at 504 39th Ave., is scheduled to open in September. The facility was previously…
Ron Corbett retiring from Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Ron Corbett is retiring as vice president of economic development at the Cedar Rapids Metro…
IEDA awards first BIG program incentives to five Iowa companies, including Hiawatha, Vinton projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board approved its first round of awards through the…
Linn County supervisors schedule public meetings on gas-fired power plants ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a series of public meetings to review…
Eastern Iowa Airport posts record January passenger numbers for 23rd straight month
The Eastern Iowa Airport has kicked off 2026 with another record-breaking month, posting a 5%…
Rayser Holdings acquires Pella-based Skunk River Block & Pallet
Cedar Rapids-based Rayser Holdings, Inc. has acquired Skunk River Block & Pallet, Inc., a custom…
Iowa housing market posts gains in listings, inventory to open 2026
The Iowa housing market entered the new year with increased inventory and steady buyer activity,…
Iowa’s renewable energy boom tops $23 billion in investment, CSI report finds
Iowa’s rapid expansion of renewable energy has generated more than $23 billion in private investment…
Nicolet Bankshares completes merger with MidWestOne Financial Group
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. has completed its merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., with Iowa City-based…
IAM union condemns Whirlpool layoffs at Amana facility
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has condemned Whirlpool Corporation’s announcement of 341…
Delta Dental of Iowa launches $2 million loan fund to support dental practice ownership
Delta Dental of Iowa has announced a $2 million revolving loan fund aimed at helping…
Coralville ed-tech firm’s reading platform tapped as partner in Wyoming Department of Education literacy program
The Wyoming Department of Education has landed a nearly $10 million federal grant to expand…
Whirlpool to lay off off 341 workers at Middle Amana plant
Whirlpool has announced plans to lay off 341 workers at its Middle Amana plant, according…
St. Ambrose University to join Heart of America Athletic Conference as full member in 2026-27
St. Ambrose University in Davenport will join the Heart of America Athletic Conference as a…
New shuttle service will connect Dubuque to Cedar Rapids airport
An Iowa ground transportation company will begin shuttle service March 1 connecting travelers from the…
Central Furniture Rescue founder to step down at end of 2026
Susan Johnston, founder and executive director of Central Furniture Rescue, plans to step away from…
