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Several Corridor projects among recipients of Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Credits
The Iowa Economic Development Authority announced Sept. 11 it had awarded Workforce Housing Tax Credits to several Corridor projects as part of $35.9 million in total awards to support 63 projects across 36 counties statewide. The following Corridor projects received…
SBA approves $6.6 million in Iowa small business loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 19 loans totaling just over $6.65 million to…
Big Grove Brewery partners with country singer Hailey Whitters for limited-edition beer
Big Grove Brewery has partnered with Iowa-born country music artist Hailey Whitters to release a…
Greater Iowa City Inc. marks 35 years of Community Leadership Program
Greater Iowa City Inc. held an event Sept. 3 at Walker Homestead, 3867 James Ave.…
UI Health Care opens new pediatric emergency space
University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new pediatric emergency space within its emergency…
Leadership Iowa University concludes 2025 week-long program for college students
Leadership Iowa University completed its annual five-day program for 2025, with 18 college students and…
Hawkeye Downs Speedway to host dirt track events for 100th anniversary
Hawkeye Downs Speedway will return to its dirt track origins this fall with a series…
Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village
A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech…
UI Health Care delays projects amid federal funding cuts
The University of Iowa Health Care system is revising its capital improvement plans after federal…
Alliant Energy partners with HomeServe to offer customer repair plans
Alliant Energy has partnered with HomeServe to offer optional home repair plans to customers in…
Fireside Winery wins Governor’s Cup at Iowa State Fair wine competition
Fireside Winery’s sweet white wine “Blu” won the Governor’s Cup, the top prize at the…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces 2026 LFS Executive Class
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced its 2026 Executive Class of Leadership for…
Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service
Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids…
Eastern Iowa Airport logs seventh straight record month for passengers in July
The Eastern Iowa Airport recorded its seventh consecutive record month for passenger traffic in July,…
Collins Aerospace technology adopted by JetBlue for predictive flight operations
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, announced it has begun providing JetBlue Airways with FlightAware…
TrueNorth recognized with national and regional industry awards
Insurance brokerage firm TrueNorth has received a series of national and regional accolades for industry…
