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Vintage shop The Glittering Pear to open in Uptown Marion
A new vintage and art boutique has opened in Uptown Marion, offering shoppers a mix of antique finds and local handmade art. The Glittering Pear, 620 7th Ave., hosted its official grand opening on Sunday, June 1. Owner Ravyn Eilderts…
Linn County opposes eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipeline projects
In a letter to the Iowa Utilities Board Monday, the Linn County Board of Supervisors…
Mount Mercy University announces Master of Management
Mount Mercy University has announced the addition of an eighth graduate program. The Master of…
Graham Construction announces promotion of Casey Hansen to President
Graham Construction Company, a leader in commercial and health care construction, has promoted Casey Hansen…
CommUnity Crisis Services offers Mobile Crisis Outreach for youth
CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank has a new Mobile Crisis Outreach (MCO) counselor who…
Growthland purchases Mid States Farm Management Co.
Marion-based Growthland, a provider of agricultural and commercial real estate appraisals, real estate and business…
Iowa Manufacturers expect increased sales and capital expenditures in Q1
Iowa manufacturers expect increased sales and plan to invest in capital expenditures in the first…
Kinzler Construction Services acquires WD Door
Kinzler Construction Services announced its acquisition of WD Door, an overhead door and operator company…
SBA approves $18.3M in Iowa small business loans in December
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 37 loans for $18.3 million to Iowa businesses in…
Deere worker investigation ends, no criminal charges filed
No criminal charges will be filed for an incident surrounding a United Auto Workers union…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index continued to climb in November
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), used by state officials to forecast tax revenues, increased…
Tallgrass Business Resources merges with Storey Kenworthy
Tallgrass Business Resources, with locations in Coralville, Cedar Rapids and Davenport, is joining the Storey…
Raining Rose purchases Color Web Printers facility for warehouse
Raining Rose, the Cedar Rapids-based personal care product manufacturer, announced today that it has purchased…
Kirkwood residential construction course for women launches Jan. 8
Kirkwood Community College, in partnership with Iowa City Neighborhood and Development Services, has announced it…
ISU researchers expanding study of landlords, rental housing markets
Just as a landlord’s decisions during and following a disaster affect their tenants, they also…
NAHB: Private residential spending rises in November
An analysis of Census Construction Spending data by the National Association of Home Builders, released…
