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Grants aim to reduce language barriers in workforce

Eleven Iowa employers, including three from Iowa City, will receive a total of $357,470 to support programs aimed at reducing language barriers within Iowa’s...
Jewelry retail chain Pandora is headed to Coral Ridge Mall this spring. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Pandora jewelry store opening in Coral Ridge Mall

Pandora jewelry store will open this spring as the latest retailer to open its doors at Coral Ridge. Mall, the shopping mall announced on...

Prospect Meadows creates $11 million of economic impact in 2022

Prospect Meadows, a sports complex in Linn County, created more than $11 million of economic impact from March to October 2022. A study by the...
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is launching Iowa Tech Connect to better guide tech professionals. CREDIT TAI

Technology Association of Iowa announces Iowa Tech Connect

In partnership with John Deere, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) has launched Iowa Tech Connect, a new talent development initiative. The initiative's focus is...
Iowa WorkForce Development

Iowa unemployment rate drops to 3% in January

Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0% in January, down from the 3.1% initially announced in December, Iowa Workforce Development officials announced Monday, March 13. The...

African American Museum of Iowa, LightLine Loop receives funding

In the final round of grant funding from Destination Iowa, Governor Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded more than $4.5...
Marion Community Impact Award Phil Pfister

Pfister named Marion’s 2023 Community Impact Award winner

Phil Pfister has been named the 2023 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award recipient for the city of Marion. The announcement was made by Mayor...
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa and Jersey Mike's is partnering during the month of March. CREDIT JAEI

Jersey Mike’s partners with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa

For the month of March, customers at Jersey Mike's Subs in Coralville can donate to the Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI). The Month of...
Stamats Communications

Stamats Communications marks 100th anniversary

Stamats Communications has announced plans to celebrate the company’s 100th anniversary. Founded in 1923, Cedar Rapids-based Stamats has grown from a small publishing company to...

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