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Iowa swipe fee limits could cost state’s economy $67 million, provide little savings – think tank

 Proposed restrictions on credit and debit card “swipe fees” under Iowa House Study Bill 324 (HSB 324) could cost the state’s economy an estimated $67 million in economic output and 350 jobs in the first year, according to a new…

Kara Hinzie

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Robert Rathje

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Jaime Mead

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Groundswell Café celebrates five years of pay-it-forward meals

When a meal is rung up at Groundswell Café, 201 third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids,…

Groundswell Café, 201 third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids

Costume Emporium announces closing

A Cedar Rapids costume shop is closing, an announcement that comes just weeks before Halloween.…

Balloons, Etc. and Costume Emporium logo

Iowa Shop Local Day highlights area retailers

Iowans will have a chance to jump-start their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses on…

Hy-Vee launches new resource to help patients access insulin

Hy-Vee, Inc. is launching a new resource to help patients with diabetes who are covered…

Hy-Vee

Linn County Food Systems Council awards $115,000 in grants

The Linn County Food Systems Council has awarded $115,000 in grants to 17 local organizations…

GreenState Credit Union honored as a Top Workplace

GreenState Credit Union, headquartered in North Liberty, has been awarded a Top Workplaces honor by…

GreenState

Iowa Workforce unveils new website

Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) has unveiled a new website intended to simplify the presentation of…

Iowa WorkForce Development

Rantizo announces $6 million expansion of Series A funding

Rantizo, an Iowa City-based operator network for spray drone services, has announced an expansion of…

A Rantizo agriculture drone operates over crops. CREDIT RANTIZO

IBC Economic Outlook Survey notes decline from previous report

Iowa Business Council (IBC) members remain largely positive of the overall trend of Iowa’s economy…

IBC economic outlook

Allegra honored for sales growth, exceptional customer support

Eric and Ben Van Kerckhove, owners of Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Cedar Rapids, have…

Allegra Cedar Rapids

UI Tippie College of Business to honor Kyle Krause

Kyle J. Krause, founder & CEO of Krause Group, will receive the Oscar C. Schmidt…

Marion, Housing Fund partner to offer housing rehab program

The City of Marion has partnered with the Housing Fund for Linn County to provide…

Marion

Iconic Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopening in time for homecoming week

An iconic Iowa City diner is making its comeback after a monthslong closure and change…

Hamburg Inn No. 2

Iowa Local Food Day connects students to farmers, local produce

Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed Sept. 27 to be Iowa Local Food Day, an observance…

Several Iowa schools participated in Iowa local Food Day, which connects students with locally-grown produce and goods. CREDIT IOWA FARM TO SCHOOL & EARLY CARE

Hands Up Communications named one of America’s top small businesses

A Cedar Rapids business is among America’s top 70 small businesses, according to the U.S.…