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SBA approves over $14 million in Iowa loans in July 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 29 loans totaling just over $14 million to Iowa businesses in July 2025, including several firms in the Corridor, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets all-time passenger record in 2024
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids set a passenger record in 2024, with 1.5…
Duane Arnold nuclear plant could reopen in 2028
NextEra Energy Resources has confirmed that it is actively pursuing the recommissioning process of its Duane Arnold…
Casey’s announces winners of 2024 Product Innovation Summit
Casey’s General Stores has announced the selection of 13 brands to join its future product…
UnityPoint’s PACE Senior Care Center to open in Hiawatha
UnityPoint’s newest PACE Senior Care location, 1450 North Center Point Rd., Hiawatha, is slated to…
Iowa unemployment rate climbs to 3.2% in December
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in December, while the state’s labor force…
Existing-home sales up nationwide by 2.2% in December, but down slightly in Midwest
Existing-home sales nationwide climbed in December, according to the National Association of Realtors, with sales…
Calyx Creek and Lavender wins Iowa Farm Bureau prize
Oxford-based Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging has won the second -place prize for the Iowa…
Marion Economic Development Corporation announces new leaders
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) announced a leadership transition within its board of directors…
Center Point family honored with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to…
Iowa REALTORS 2024 year-end housing market report shows optimism amidst continued adjustments
Iowa REALTORS, the state’s largest real estate professional organization, has released its December and year-end…
St. Luke’s celebrates new vascular, interventional radiology labs
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has reached a significant milestone with the completion of…
Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week participants announced
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announce the restaurants selected to participate in the…
Hy-Vee replacing Wahlburgers with Market Grille locations
Hy-Vee will transition all its in-store restaurant locations across the Midwest from Wahlburgers back to…
Cedar Rapids casino could generate $2.25 billion in economic impact after 10 years
Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS), an Urbandale-based economic research and analysis firm, has released an economic…
IEDA Board approves grants for UI biomanufacturing facility, other Corridor projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved awards for two manufacturers, two startups…
