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NFIB survey: Small business optimism drops in September, remains above historical average
Small business optimism declined in September for the first time in three months, according to a survey released Oct. 14 by by the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 2 points to 98.8 in…
Solar farm ‘at least three years away,’ says MidAmerican Energy
A proposed solar farm in Johnson County covering 1,000 acres would provide the generating capacity…

Hills Bank and Trust names Lisa Shileny as president
Hills Bank and Trust Company announced Nov. 14 that Lisa Shileny has been named president…

Linn County prepared for winter weather
The Linn County Secondary Road Department is prepared for the upcoming winter season. Linn County…

Mortgage applications decrease in latest MBA weekly survey
Mortgage applications decreased 0.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers…

Holiday Lights at the Lake adds Memory Lane
Sponsors, volunteers and friends of The Bird House and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership…
Iowa to receive $6.17 million in Google location tracking settlement
Iowa has reached a $6.17 million agreement with Google as part of a multistate settlement,…

Iowa celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with record number of apprentices
Iowa is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with the highest number of Iowans taking part in…

Iowa Association of Business and Industry announces rebrand
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is unveiling a new brand identity and…

Iowa City-based nonprofit misses IRS filing deadlines
The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, an Iowa City-based nonprofit founded in 2012,…

Families Helping Families of Iowa prepare for holiday celebration
Families Helping Families of Iowa (FHF) is seeking gift donations for their annual Winter Wonderland…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance marks record year for business attraction in 2022
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has responded to 22 requests for proposals (RFPs)…

Nursing program at UNI approved by Board of Regents
The University of Northern Iowa will launch a bachelor of science in nursing program in…
Jones Regional Medical Center installs new CT Scanner
In an effort to improve imaging technology at UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC), a…
US Quadball Midwest Regional Tournament comes to Marion
The Cedar Rapids area will host the US Quadball Midwest Regional Tournament at the Tuma…
Marion Public Library has officially opened its doors
The new Marion Public Library, located at 1101 Sixth Ave., officially opened to the public…






