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Small business optimism dips slightly, sales and labor market improve, NFIB reports
DES MOINES, Iowa — Optimism among U.S. small business owners saw a slight decline in February, but reports of higher sales and improved labor quality offered positive signs, according to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business…
Gallery on Main Amana Arts Guild to host weekly artists
The Gallery on Main Amana Arts Guild, located in the village of Amana, will be…
Low inventory leads to solid gains in new home sales
Fueled by strong demand, low existing inventory and buyers’ anticipation of future higher mortgage rates,…
Cedar Rapids-based HVAC contractor wins national award
Randy Novak, president of Novak Heating & Air in Cedar Rapids, was unveiled as Contractor…
Ethanol from ADM’s Cedar Rapids plant to be converted to sustainable aviation fuel
ADM, a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing, and Gevo, Inc., a…
Collins Aerospace upgrades help keep C-130 Hercules fleet viable
From cargo to refueling, troop transport to aerial firefighting, the venerable Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules…
2021 Effie Awards names Procter & Gamble among most effective marketers
Procter & Gamble received multiple accolades at this year’s U.S. Effie Awards. Selected winners represent…
Alliant Energy’s Drive Out Hunger supplies 1.2 million meals to food banks
Seven food banks, including the HACAP Food Reservoir in Hiawatha, are receiving a total of…
ADM earnings, revenue beat analysts’ estimates
ADM on Tuesday reported financial results for the quarter ended Sept. 30, beating analysts’ expectations…
Stephanie Watts
Owner Stephanie Marie Photography AGE: 39 Best advice you ever received? “Just start” – start…
Ashley Vanorny
Owner Vanorny Consulting Council member District 5, Cedar Rapids AGE: 36 What was your first…
Devin van Holsteijn
Director of Development Hancher Auditorium AGE: 31 What was your first job? Lifeguard at the…
Ben Symonds
Assistant Director Johnson County Ambulance Service AGE: 37 What was your first job? Bagging groceries…
Cherrie Spurlin
Executive Director Iowa & Western Illinois, MRA AGE: 36 What was your first job? Bussing…
State of Iowa awards $1.5 million in tax credits to two Cedar Rapids downtown housing projects
Two downtown housing projects have received redevelopment tax credits for brownfield and grayfield sites from…
Lauren Shovein
Marketing Program Manager Van Meter AGE: 37 What was your first job? Grocery store bagger.…