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Iowa Economic Development Authority

Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation

Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority to advance medical technology, agricultural innovation and workplace safety solutions, the agency announced Sept. 19. Coralville-based NeuroPred Inc. secured a $50,000 Proof of Commercial Relevance…

Marion company receives one of Iowa’s first Industry 4.0 grants

As president of Marion-based Woodcrafters Inc., Dan Sanderson is always working to use his 25…

General Dynamics Information Technology opens new geospatial innovation center

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics with operations in Coralville,…

General Dynamics Information Technology

Procter & Gamble Beauty Care continues innovation and sustainability efforts, seeking innovative team members

Procter & Gamble’s Iowa City Beauty Care plant is focused on the future. Two years…

Johnson County Board of Supervisors appoints Porter as new chairperson

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors addressed a number of organizational issues for 2022 in…

Hy-Vee adds retail security teams to its stores

As part of its ongoing efforts to ensure the health and safety of both its…

Hy-Vee

Four Oaks celebrates Gruenewald’s retirement

After 40 years of service, Four Oaks President and CEO Anne Gruenewald will be retiring…

Mercy announces most popular names for newborns

Nora was the most popular name for newborn girls who were born at Mercy Medical…

Local restaurants donate food to Souper Bowl fundraiser

The Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)’s 25th Anniversary Souper Bowl fundraiser will be held from…

Economic Alliance unveils local business list for last-minute gifts

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is offering shoppers a go-to list of places to…

Carlyle acquiring Cedar Rapids-based Involta

Global investment firm Carlyle announced Dec. 22 that funds managed by Carlyle have agreed to…

Involta data center

Integrated DNA Technologies wins Most Innovative New Product award

Coralville-based Integrated DNA Technologies won the Gold Award for Most Innovative New Product in the…

New ISU project will design 3D-printed housing for rural Iowa

The housing market has not kept up with demand for affordable housing in Iowa, leading…

Housing experts predict interest rate hikes, home price growth in 2022

Expect slower housing price appreciation, easing inflation and rising interest rates in 2022, according to…

Home sales

Casey’s closes acquisition of 40 Pilot stores

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has announced the closing of the previously announced acquisition of 40…

Casey's General Store

General Mills reports higher net sales, but profits, earnings fall

Despite an overall increase in net sales, General Mills reported declines Dec. 21 in operating…