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Iowa leading indicators index posts January gain despite federal data gaps
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose in January, offering a broadly positive economic signal even as a federal government shutdown left two key data components unavailable, according to the state’s chief economist. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.3 percent…
Outlets Williamsburg changes name, reflecting hybrid retail concept
Outlets Williamsburg is changing its name to Outlets & Marketplace Williamsburg (OMW), under a new…
Construction of new Mercy skywalk begins over Eighth Avenue SE
As work continues on the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center…
Linn supervisors to vote Monday on first reading of moratorium on utility-scale solar applications
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and first consideration Monday,…
Johnson County accepting Food and Farm grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is allocating $200,000 to support local food initiatives and…
Singapore delegation visits Islamic Services of America in Cedar Rapids
ISA (Islamic Services of America) welcomed a delegation from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore…
Striking Ingredion workers rally, focus on plant safety concerns
Over 100 faith, labor, and community members joined striking Ingredion workers on the picket line…
Cedar Rapids declares Sept. 30 ‘ADM Day’ for company’s 120th anniversary
In recognition of the 120th anniversary of global agribusiness and nutrition company ADM, Mayor Tiffany…
Viewpoint Molecular Targeting to merge with Isoray Inc.
Coralville-based Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, a radiopharmaceutical company developing alpha-particle therapies and diagnostic imaging agents, is…
NewBo City Market celebrates 10 years in New Bohemia District
NewBo City Market will celebrate its 10th year in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia District during…
Marion opens second round of Business Innovation & Support Grants
The city of Marion is now accepting applications for its second round of Business Innovation…
Storelocal Cedar Rapids to hold ribbon cutting Sept. 30
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Storelocal Cedar…
Kirkwood, CID announce major funding for new aviation program
Nearly $1 million from a federal grant and local sources will go toward funding Kirkwood…
Renewable energy report highlights economic impact in Iowa
A new study shows wind and solar renewable energy produces billions of dollars of economic…
ECICOG to conduct Linn County housing study
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) recently finalized a contract with Linn County…
ACT selects three higher education leaders as new board members
ACT announced Sept. 27 the appointments of three new board members, all of which have…
