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FSB launches free seminar series for small businesses
Farmers State Bank (FSB) is launching a free, four-week program designed to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with tools and information to build sustainable operations. The program, “From the Ground Up – A Small Business Series,” will be held…
Firehouse Subs opens in Iowa City
Firehouse Subs is opening a new location in Iowa City on 161 Highway 1 West…

Skogman Commercial announces Ogden & Adams move and expansion
Skogman Commercial Group announced that Ogden & Adams will be moving from its current location…

BAE Systems unveils world’s smallest M-Code military GPS receiver
BAE Systems has unveiled its ultra-small MicroGRAM-M global positioning system (GPS) receiver compatible with next-generation…

Collins Aerospace to acquire FlightAware
Collins Aerospace has signed an agreement to acquire FlightAware, a privately-held digital aviation company providing global flight tracking…

Transamerica launches new Retirement Plan Exchange
Transamerica has launched a new Retirement Plan Exchange featuring the UBS Retirement Plan Manager program.…

Liotine named president, COO of Whirlpool Corporation
Whirlpool Corporation has named Joseph T. Liotine as the company’s new president and chief operating…

FlexJobs report: 75% of unemployed parents waiting for right job opportunity
For parents looking to return to the workforce following a rocky pandemic, there are a…

Balanced Fitness and Health opens second location in southwest Cedar Rapids
Balanced Fitness and Health has opened a second Wellness & Rehab Clinic in Cedar Rapids. …
PCI announces Phase 3 of expansion
Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) has announced Phase 3 of its expansion of specialty medical…

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics again seeks approval for new hospital
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC) is again seeking approval for a new,…
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for counties hit by extreme weather
Following severe weather beginning Aug. 24, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Bremer…

Fareway to offer online shopping and curbside pick-up
Fareway is now offering online shopping with curbside pick-up at 126 Fareway Meat & Grocery…

Entrepreneur Willie Ray Fairley to speak at Mount Mercy
Willie Ray Fairley, entrepreneur and owner of Willie Ray’s Q Shack, will be speaking at…

Downtown Iowa City welcomes new retail openings, restaurants
Retail stores, restaurants, a bowling alley, schools, and store expansions are among the highlights for…

Linn County hosts public forum Thursday to discuss ARPA
Linn County will hold its final public engagement forum for the American Rescue Plan Act…





