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Iowa leading indicators index posts January gain despite federal data gaps
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose in January, offering a broadly positive economic signal even as a federal government shutdown left two key data components unavailable, according to the state’s chief economist. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.3 percent…
SBA approves $44.7 million in Iowa small business loans in September
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for the…
Arc of East Central Iowa hosting community bike ride
The Arc of East Central Iowa is inviting the public to join them in their…
Mercy promotes breast cancer awareness with pink lights
In observance of October being breast cancer awareness month, Mercy Medical Center’s campus is illuminated…
Local non-profit seeks volunteers for CR Hot Cider Hustle
Families Helping Families of Iowa, a local non-profit that supports children in foster care, is…
UI researchers seeking answers on ‘chemo brain’
University of Iowa researchers are studying the inner workings of the brain, through cutting-edge neuroimaging,…
Final Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market to be held Saturday
A special “Fall Market” will conclude the farmers market season when the Cedar Rapids Downtown…
Greater Iowa City Area HBA promotes careers in construction
Amid a shrinking labor gap in the construction industry, the Greater Iowa City Area Home…
Chocolate Walk returns Oct. 1 in Uptown Marion
Shoppers are invited to sample chocolate treats in Uptown Marion at the Chocolate Walk from…
UPS’ ORION navigation system topic of UI lecture
Ranganath Nuggehalli, the principal scientist of operations research at UPS, will be speaking to the…
Alliant joins coalition to expand EV charging
Midwest electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now travel farther with an expanding charging network. In…
Casey’s acquires 40 Pilot convenience stores in Tennessee, Kentucky
Casey’s General Stores, Inc., headquartered in Ankeny, has announced an agreement to acquire 40 Pilot…
Iowa Finance Authority awards more than $2.73 million for 125 rental homes in Corridor
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $2.73 million in federal…
Buff City Soap brings plant-based products to Cedar Rapids
Buff City Soap, a brand known for its 100% plant-based soap products, is opening its…
Oktoberfest celebrations return to Corridor this week
Northside Oktoberfest in Iowa City is returning this weekend for its 25th anniversary, following a…
Hy-Vee partners with Simbe for ‘Tally,’ automated inventory robot
Shoppers at Hy-Vee will have to get used to sharing the aisle with robots. The…
