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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 Five Seasons (LFS). According to a news release, the Executive Class is only offered every other year, and is an exclusive, 9-month program designed for…

Iowa ABI quarterly survey: Business maintains strength through economic changes

As Iowa businesses prepare to navigate ongoing economic changes in the second quarter of 2025,…

Iowa Association of Business and Industry ABI

Cedar Valley Humane Society breaks ground on expansion of new Adoption Center

The Cedar Valley Humane Society (CVHS) has broken ground on the next phase of its…

Cedar Valley Humane Society groundbreaking

Linn County committee to interview four applicants for open supervisor seat

The Linn County Committee of County Officers voted Wednesday to interview four applicants for the…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation, Lion Bridge Brewing partner to celebrate Westside Library

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation and Lion Bridge Brewing Company have partnered to release…

Lion Bridge Library Lager canning day

Leadership Washington’s Agriculture Day offers hands-on look at local farming

The Washington Chamber of Commerce Leadership Washington program hosted its annual Agriculture Day on Wednesday,…

Washington County business professionals participated in Agriculture Day, an immersive experience into Washington County’s diverse agricultural industry.

Iowa unemployment, labor force participation rates unchanged in February

Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment and labor force participation rates held steady in February amid modest…

Iowa Workforce Development office unemployment

The Downtown Dish: The business of donuts with Andrea Farley of Dunkin’

On this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie sit down with Andrea Farley, Franchise and Operations…

Dunkin' 8 S Clinton St, Iowa City

ABI president Nicole Crain appointed to U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100

Association of Business and Industry president Nicole Crain has been appointed to the U.S. Chamber…

Nicole Crain. CREDIT ABI

Tru Art Color Graphics to use new production Inkjet technology for commercial printing

Tru Art Color Graphics, based in Iowa City, has added a production inkjet digital press…

Amperage Marketing + Fundraising announces rebrand

Amperage Marketing + Fundraising has announced a rebrand that includes a new brand identity with…

Matthew 25 to host free fine dining experience for community members March 28

Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25 is opening Groundswell Cafe on March 28 to local individuals…

Groundswell Café, 201 third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids

Crumbl takes a bite out of Coralville

Crumbl, a popular dessert chain known for its enormous cookies and signature pink boxes, is…

Crumbl's storefront at 2799 Commerce Dr. Suite A in Coralville.

Linn County supervisor vacancy draws 17 applicants

Linn County has received 17 applications from candidates to fill the upcoming District 2 Board…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

IEDA approves grants, financial incentives for Herbert Hoover Museum, Ingredion expansion

On Friday, the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved financial incentives for businesses in Ankeny…

Willis Dady celebrates 10 years of Hops for Housing fundraiser

For the last 10 years, Willis Dady Homeless Services has hosted Hops for Housing, an…

Willis Dady Hops for Housing