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Johnson County sees steady tourism gains, with 5.1 million visitors in 2024
While most of the University of Iowa’s more than 30,000 students leave the area during summer break, tourism remains a major economic driver in Johnson County, drawing millions of out-of-county visitors and generating hundreds of millions in spending. According to…
Corridor, Quad Cities fall in 2022 Startup City rankings
Rankings from Midwest Startups, a job and news website for startups in the Midwest region,…
Strategic Financial Solutions joins Commonwealth Financial
Strategic Financial Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, has joined the Commonwealth Financial Network, a national…
MidWestOne names interim CEO after Funk in ‘serious bicycling accident’
MidWestOne Financial Group named Len D. Davaisher interim CEO on Aug. 12 while outgoing CEO…
ICAD launches Youth Entrepreneurship Ambassador Program
One rising senior at Iowa City West High School sees an opportunity to better cultivate…
Iowa City sees record high visits in July, insights show
A report from the Iowa City Downtown District found that July 2022 saw the highest…
Marion introduces Kim Downs as deputy city manager
The City of Marion has announced Kim Downs as its new deputy city manager, effective…
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launches nonprofit leadership program
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has selected 11 Iowa arts, culture, history and humanities…
NewBo City Market gets $25,000 donation from First Interstate Bank
NewBo City Market in southeast Cedar Rapids has received a $25,000 gift from First Interstate…
CSPS regains tax exempt status
New Bohemia District arts organization CSPS has been informed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)…
SBA approves $25.5 million in Iowa small business loans in July
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 35 loans for $25,508,800 to Iowa businesses in July,…
Iowa JPEC to recognize 12 for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Honors
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) will honor 12 alumni and…
Tiffin’s Park Place to include theater and entertainment complex
The Palms Theatres, IMAX and Family Entertainment Center is set to be the latest addition…
Atlantic Bottling announces sustainable packaging initiative
Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company has announced that DASANI and Sprite are introducing sustainable packaging transformations…
ECICOG to present Homes for Iowa webinar Aug. 11
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) will present a webinar Aug. 11 to…
Graf Home Selling Team affiliates with ERA Real Estate
The Graf Home Selling Team & Associates, based in Hiawatha, has affiliated with the ERA…
