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Don Hummer Trucking receives national recognition
Don Hummer Trucking has received a series of honors from industry partners and professional organizations, highlighting both its operational performance and employee satisfaction. The Cedar Rapids-based carrier earned three awards from major clients — PepsiCo, HNI Corporation (HON Company), and…
Iowa’s unemployment rate declines to 3.5% in February
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in February, the second consecutive 0.2% decrease…
CR hospitals adjust visitor guidelines
UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital and Mercy Cedar Rapids are adjusting visitor guidelines for hospitalized patients.…
Johnson County votes to increase minimum wage
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the county’s recommended minimum wage…
SBA continues Boots to Business entrepreneurship training
The U.S. Small Business Administration invites eligible non-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, private…
Four Oaks to receive generous gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, mom, writer and advocate, has made a generous gift to Four Oaks…
Phelan’s Interiors transitioning to corporate sector
Cedar Rapids-based Phelan’s Interiors is transitioning to the corporate sector, according to a news release…
Affordable Housing Network names new director
Danielle Rodriguez has been named the new director of the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI).…
Iowa City receives collaborative grant to advance affordable housing equity
The City of Iowa City will collaborate with the cities of Henderson, Nev. and Eau…
Existing home sales fall in February
As rising mortgage rates and home prices continued to price out homebuyers and reduce affordability,…
Building material prices increase slightly
The prices of goods used in residential construction, excluding energy, climbed 1.6% in February (not…
Almost Famous Popcorn acquires Noble Popcorn, expands to Sac City
Almost Famous Popcorn Company announced March 22 the acquisition of Sac City-based Noble Popcorn. The…
Speakers announced for Iowa Technology Summit April 12
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the speakers for the 2022 Iowa Technology Summit,…
Cornell president on advisory committee to launch new pathway to law school
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has announced a new initiative that will offer undergraduate…
PepsiCo, N-Drip partner to innovate water-saving benefits for farmers worldwide
PepsiCo and N-Drip have announced a partnership to help farmers around the world adopt game-changing…
IEDA Board approves assistance for two Corridor startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards on March 18 for three companies,…