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Nicolet Bankshares to Acquire MidWestOne Financial
Nicolet Bankshares Inc. has announced it will acquire MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $864 million. Under the merger agreement, which has been unanimously approved by both boards of directors, MidWestOne shareholders will receive 0.3175…
Iowa manufacturers to target innovation, technology in first quarter of 2023
A majority of Iowa manufacturers expect to make capital expenditures in the first quarter of…
St. Luke’s Foundation receives grant to purchase horse riding simulators
St. Luke’s Foundation has received a $17,281 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to…
International Paper awards grant to Families Helping Families
The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $3,500 grant to Families Helping Families of Iowa…
Iowa jobless rate ticks up in November
While Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.7% in November, the state’s seasonally…
ProCircular urging organizations, private citizens to delete TikTok
One of Iowa’s largest cybersecurity firms is recommending users to uninstall TikTok, following a directive…
Local art exhibit features artificial intelligence
Artistic images generated from artificial intelligence (AI) are prominently featured at an art showcase gallery…
Apple Creek Canine Resort expands, rebrands
After a recent expansion of facilities and services, Apple Creek Kennel has rebranded to become…
Vivian’s Soul Food permanently closes in Cedar Rapids
Vivian’s Soul Food, which opened its original location in Cedar Rapids in 2017, has announced…
Kirkwood releases results from area workforce survey
Kirkwood Community College has released the results from the Skills 2024 Survey, a report created…
Johnson County ranked fifth in incoming investment
A recent study that measures Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new business launches and new building…
Study: Quarterly earnings guidance accuracy is overestimated
A study from the University of Iowa found that chief financial officers (CFOs) overestimate their…
South Slope provides matching grants to local organizations
South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon have awarded matching charity grants to the Amana Fire…
SwineTech receives strategic minority investment
SwineTech, a farm management company based in Solon that helps pork producers ensure transparent, individualized…
Iowa Solar Association offers support following Moxie Solar closure
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is referring Iowans to companies in its member…
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy receives grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity
The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy in Cedar Rapids has received a grant from Variety -…
