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Iowa ranks among nation’s most affordable housing markets, CSI report finds
Iowa continues to rank among the most affordable states for housing ownership and is on track to close its housing shortage under current trends, according to a new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI). The Des Moines-based think tank…
Storey Kenworthy & Workspace accepting grant applications
The Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving is accepting grant applications from qualified non-profit…
2022 Best of the Corridor
The CBJ is proud to unveil our 17th annual Best of the Corridor list, which…
KENT subsidiary Grain Processing Corporation acquires Natural Products Inc.
Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a member of the Muscatine-based KENT Corporation family of companies, has…
United Fire Group names Kevin Leidwinger as president and CEO
Cedar Rapids-based insurance company United Fire Group announced July 7 the appointment of Kevin Leidwinger…
Monument Hills senior living plan faces few objections after changes
It was smooth sailing for city staff and developers presenting a slightly modified plan for…
Hy-Vee to host Best of Local Brands Summit in September
Hy-Vee Inc. will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in September to…
Iowa City Downtown District bolsters Retail Referral Program
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) upped the ante for its ILoveIC Retail Referral Program,…
SBA approves $16.3 million in Iowa small business loans in June
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 47 loans for $16,368,100 to Iowa businesses in June,…
St. Luke’s recognized for its commitment to stroke care
UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital has received the American Heart and Stroke Association’s Get With The…
NAHB: Building material prices may have peaked
In just the past year, prices for materials used in residential construction have climbed nearly…
May home sales in Iowa slip 7.7%
May’s real estate sales in Iowa slipped 7.7%, according to the Housing Trends report from…
Derek Damon named new Iowa Heartlanders head coach
Derek Damon has been named the new head coach and general manager of the Iowa…
His Hands Free Clinic launches capital campaign
His Hands Free Clinic is seeking the community’s help in expanding its free medical care,…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index nearly unchanged in May
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), used by state officials to forecast tax revenues and…
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to host entrepreneurship competition
Reserved for Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IBFF) members aged 18-35, the organization is accepting applications…