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Amperage acquires Vernon Research Group
Amperage LLC has acquired Vernon Research Group (VRG), a market research firm in Cedar Rapids. Vernon Research Group’s President Linda Kuster retired from the firm, marking the right time for a transition. Vernon Research Group continues to operate under the…
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet joins Iowa City Marketplace
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the latest major tenant to take its business to Iowa City…

Cornell College hires Flege as new vice president, COO/CFO
Cornell College, a liberal arts college located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, has hired Kelly Flege…
Iowa Care Community board of directors names new CEO
Following the retirement of former CEO Karla Kamal in June, Sara Krieger has been named…

IBC projects positive six-month economic outlook for Iowa
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2022, with…

Andale Cantina Bar & Grill opens North Liberty location
A Mexican restaurant featuring authentic dishes and margaritas has opened in North Liberty at 780…

SBA approves $14.9 million in Iowa small business loans in December
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…

Johnson County supervisors appoint Green-Douglass as new chairperson
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors have appointed Lisa Green-Douglass as board chairperson for 2023.…

CBJ Newsmakers: Regents approve 33% budget increase for UI hospital
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Solon loses The Brass Fountain after permanent closure
The Brass Fountain announced on Facebook it closed its downtown Solon location after less than…

After real estate downturn to end 2022, positivity on horizon for 2023
November 2022 unit sales of single-family homes were down 29.5% compared to November 2021, but…

Greater Iowa City Area HBA announces 2023 leadership
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has announced its 2023 board of…

AG Bird states priorities, Miller wins agreement from Juul in last act
An audit of the victim service office, hiring new prosecutors and challenging federal lawsuits are…

Neumann Monson’s Griffith named Iowa Architectural Foundation board chair
The Iowa Architectural Foundation’s (IAF) Board of Trustees elected its 2023 slate of officers at…

New Conterra Ag program provides accelerated loans
Iowa-based Conterra Ag Capital has introduced Conterra Ag Premier (CAP). The new credit-based real estate…

ADM named among nation’s best-managed companies
ADM has been named as one of the best-managed companies in the U.S., according to…
