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Iowa Women’s Foundation names Claudia Schabel as new president and CEO
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has appointed Claudia Schabel as its new president and CEO, the Coralville-based nonprofit announced. Ms. Schabel, who joined the organization in June 2025, assumed the role April 1. Ms. Schabel succeeds outgoing president and CEO Deann…
Marion Economic Development Corporation launches community index
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the second quarter…
Home Repair Team acquired by Skogman Companies
Skogman Companies is bolstering their remodeling services through the acquisition of North Liberty-based Home Repair…
June unemployment drops to pre-pandemic rate of 2.6%
Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.6% in June – marking the six straight month unemployment…
Northwestern Mutual donates $50k to Stead Family Children’s Hospital
In an effort to support children and families affected by childhood cancer, Northwestern Mutual’s Cedar-Rapids…
Buie succeeds Lehrman as Involta CEO
Current Involta president Jim Buie has been named the Cedar Rapids-based company’s new president and…
A Touch of Class Event Center and Catering changes name, rebrands
A Touch of Class, an event venue and catering business 5977 Mount Vernon Road SE,…
Uptown Marion Market to feature Youth Entrepreneur Fair on Aug. 13
Local young entrepreneurs are invited to join as a vendor at the first Uptown Marion…
SBA announces entrepreneurship training funding for service-disabled veterans
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new funding opportunity for eligible non-profit organizations, state…
Iowans create record number of new businesses in FY2022
Secretary of State Paul Pate has announced Iowans have registered the highest number of new…
June real estate sales decrease 12.8%, report finds
June’s real estate sales decreased 12.8%, according to the Housing Trends by the Iowa Association…
Elevation HomeBuilders earns 2022 Parade of Homes People’s Choice award
Elevation HomeBuilders was chosen as the winner of the 55th Greater Iowa City Area HBA…
North Liberty wins neighborhood ambassadors partnership award
The City of North Liberty, and the volunteer residents who serve as Neighborhood Ambassadors, will…
Clickstop expands to South Carolina, underscoring growth
Get customers what they want when they need it. That’s the rationale Clickstop and CEO…
ADM launches online farming course
Archer Daniel Midlands (ADM) has developed an online course, called Shift, for producers to better…
Iowa Technology Leadership Institute applications are open
The Iowa Technology Leadership Institute (ILTI), an initiative of the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI),…
