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Iowa City Housing Authority launches initiative to encourage landlord participation in voucher program
A new pilot program from the Iowa City Housing Authority aims to provide safe, stable housing for 19 Johnson County households. The initiative uses Mainstream Vouchers to support eligible individuals with disabilities and families with permanent housing solutions. The housing…
Linn County accepting applications for economic development grants
The Linn County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for its annual Economic and…
SBA approves nearly $9 million in Iowa loans in June 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 27 loans totaling nearly $9 million to Iowa…
Cornell students use AI to improve financial forecasting tools
Two Cornell College students are using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a more efficient tool…
The Olympic Theater announces its search for a new owner
The Olympic South Side Theater, a historic event venue in the New Bohemia neighborhood of…
UI Health Care to open new clinic in Urbandale, consolidating specialty services
University of Iowa Health Care will open a new clinic in Urbandale on Sept. 9,…
Industry veterans launch WSG CRE team under Skogman Commercial
Four experienced real estate professionals have joined together to launch WSG CRE, a new commercial…
Alliant Energy files plan to add 1,000 megawatts of wind generation in Iowa
Alliant Energy has filed a plan with the Iowa Utilities Commission to add up to…
Transamerica partners with Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course to launch ‘Saving for a Rainy Day’ contest
Transamerica and the Zach Johnson Foundation’s Kids on Course program have teamed up to launch…
Iowa City REALTORS donation supports disaster relief
The Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS (ICAAR) has reaffirmed its commitment to disaster recovery…
Cedar Rapids Mayor O’Donnell announces re-election bid
Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell announced Monday she will seek a second term, citing economic momentum, infrastructure…
United Way releases community roadmap to tackle regional needs
United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties has released the results of a year-long Community…
Iowa unemployment benefits to increase July 6
Iowa Workforce Development will raise the maximum weekly unemployment benefit to $763 starting the benefit…
Juliet Abdel named president, CEO of Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Juliet Abdel has been named the next president and chief executive officer of the Cedar…
Corda Credit Union secures naming rights for North Liberty sports complex
Corda Credit Union has secured naming rights for a new sports complex breaking ground in…
Whirlpool layoffs in Amana reduced
The number of layoffs at the Whirlpool factory in Amana has been dramatically reduced, according…
