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Ernst names Hands Jewelers small business of the week
U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, announced Monday that Hands Jewelers of Johnson County is her Small Business of the Week. Sen. Ernst, who chairs the Senate Small Business Committee, plans to recognize a small business in each of Iowa’s 99…
PepsiCo invests $35 million in Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) has announced a $35 million investment with Closed Loop Partners…
Alliant Energy named to America’s Most Responsible Companies list
For the second year in a row, Alliant Energy has been named to Newsweek’s list…
Cargill issues 2021 world mycotoxin report
Cargill has issued its 2021 world mycotoxin report, giving the animal feed industry actionable insights…
Update: Basix will survive under new ownership
Corridor Entertainment Group, owners of Iowa City’s LGBTQA bar Studio 13, is taking over ownership…
Small businesses on the brink: New survey data shows Omicron hurting Main Street
Small business owners are being pushed to the brink with an unprecedented set of challenges…
Fareway donates more than $350K to Toys for Tots
Fareway recently presented a check for nearly $355,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps for their…
Linn Area Credit Union donates $4,000 to school pantries
Linn Area Credit Union has donated $4,000 to local school districts to help stock the…
World Cup wrestling coming to Coralville
The 2022 and 2023 Men’s and Women’s Freestyle World Cup wrestling events are coming to…
Miller named CSPS interim executive director
New Bohemia District arts organization CSPS has named Jim Miller as its new interim executive…
Applications due Feb. 4 for Iowa City’s Targeted Small Business grants
The deadline is approaching for small businesses to apply for a limited number of small…
MidAmerican Energy proposes $3.9 billion ‘Wind PRIME’ renewable energy project
MidAmerican Energy has announced plans for a $3.9 billion renewable energy project in Iowa, including…
Mi-T-M Corporation announces full ESOP ownership
Mi-T-M Corporation, based in Peosta, has announced its transition to full employee ownership under an…
Iowa City Transit rolls out four new electric buses to reduce emissions
Iowa City streets will soon have four new electric buses, thanks to $3.3 million in…
Home builder confidence edges lower on inflation concerns
Growing inflation concerns and ongoing supply chain disruptions snapped a four-month rise in home builder…
Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association names 2022 leadership
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has elected Melissa Schooley, Eastern Iowa…
