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Iowa Workforce Development launching $4.7 million manufacturing training grant
Iowa Workforce Development is launching a new statewide grant program aimed at addressing skilled labor shortages in the state’s advanced manufacturing sector. The initiative, called Advanced Manufacturing Pathways Development — or AMP’D Iowa — is funded through a $4.7 million…
Delta Dental of Iowa launches $2 million loan fund to support dental practice ownership
Delta Dental of Iowa has announced a $2 million revolving loan fund aimed at helping…
Coralville ed-tech firm’s reading platform tapped as partner in Wyoming Department of Education literacy program
The Wyoming Department of Education has landed a nearly $10 million federal grant to expand…
Whirlpool to lay off off 341 workers at Middle Amana plant
Whirlpool has announced plans to lay off 341 workers at its Middle Amana plant, according…
St. Ambrose University to join Heart of America Athletic Conference as full member in 2026-27
St. Ambrose University in Davenport will join the Heart of America Athletic Conference as a…
New shuttle service will connect Dubuque to Cedar Rapids airport
An Iowa ground transportation company will begin shuttle service March 1 connecting travelers from the…
Central Furniture Rescue founder to step down at end of 2026
Susan Johnston, founder and executive director of Central Furniture Rescue, plans to step away from…
CSI report: Midwest inflation eases to 2.4% in January
Year-over-year inflation in the Midwest and United States fell to 2.4% in January, down from…
Iowa City Downtown District partners with University of Iowa on First Round, monthly networking series
The Iowa City Downtown District has partnered with the University of Iowa Office of Innovation…
New downtown Iowa City café blends Middle Eastern, Western cuisine
A new café combining Middle Eastern and Western culinary traditions opened at 14 S. Clinton…
F&M Bank CEO joins Chicago Fed advisory council
Nate Dunn, president and CEO of F&M Bank, has been selected to join the Federal…
The Downtown Dish: The past, present, and future of the Iowa City arts scene
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone chat about…
Cornell College president to step down; search begins for 16th president
Cornell College has launched a national search for its 16th president following current President Jonathan…
Dream City founder, executive director honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Frederick Newell, executive director and founder of Dream City, received the Lifetime Achievement Award Feb.…
NewBoCo to lead Iowa Aviation Technology Center development
NewBoCo will spearhead ecosystem development for the Iowa Aviation Technology Center, a regional initiative aimed…
Iowa City considers rescinding alcohol license suspension for downtown bar
Iowa City staff will recommend rescinding a 14-day alcohol license suspension imposed on The Fieldhouse…
