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NFIB small business optimism index falls below 52-year average in March
Small business optimism declined in March as profit trends worsened and uncertainty climbed, according to a survey released Thursday by the National Federation of Independent Business. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index fell 3.0 points in March to 95.8, dropping…
ISA Ventures partnership launches health care investment fund
A partnership between ISA Ventures and managed care nonprofit CareSource is creating an investment fund…
Iowa receives $51.4 million for EV charging infrastructure
The state of Iowa is receiving $51.4 million over five years from the federal government…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index remains unchanged in August
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) remained unchanged at 109.6 in August from July 2022,…
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…
