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Muscatine-based HNI Corporation to close Wayland, New York plant in 2027
HNI Corporation, based in Muscatine, will close its Wayland, New York, manufacturing plant in 2027 and consolidate production into other North American facilities. The publicly traded furniture manufacturer expects the consolidation to save approximately $7.5 million to $8 million annually…
CBJ’s Most Influential Leaders of 2025
The CBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the people who have made the biggest mark on…
DVIP/RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services seeks holiday donations
DVIP/RVAP Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services’ annual Holiday Store will provide free gifts…
Iowa City-area Realtors raise funds for Salvation Army at annual Ring Day
The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors held its annual Realtor Ring Day on Dec.…
HEDCO adds four to board of directors
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has appointed four new members to its board of…
St. Luke’s Hospital acquires HYDROS Robotic System
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has acquired a HYDROS Robotic System for Aquablation, a…
Coe College lands $1.3 million physics grant
A new federal grant will enable Coe College undergraduates to conduct research at some of…
Iowa’s unemployment rate decreases to 3.7% in September
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% in September, down from 3.8% in August…
Nordex Group to supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for Midwest projects
The Nordex Group will supply Alliant Energy with up to 190 wind turbines for large-scale…
SBA names Ryan Lincoln district director for Iowa
Ryan Lincoln has been appointed district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District…
Linn County commission to review Duane Arnold nuclear rezoning application Dec. 15
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a rezoning application for the Duane…
Three Corridor hospitals recognized as ‘Best Hospitals for Maternity Care’ in national ranking
Three Corridor hospitals have earned recognition as high-performing maternity care centers in U.S. News &…
Benefit concert at Iowa City brewery to support Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity home repair program
Iowa City rock band HomeBrewed, in collaboration with Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity, will host…
10 for 10 in 2025: Eastern Iowa Airport sets tenth straight monthly passenger record in October
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) recorded 146,643 passengers in October, marking the tenth consecutive month…
Iowa WARN post: 30 of CRST’s job cuts will be in Cedar Rapids
About 30 of the 300-plus job cuts announced by Cedar Rapids-based CRST will impact drivers…
UScellular donates $5,000 in equipment to Boys & Girls Clubs
UScellular donated $5,000 worth of electronics, furniture, art supplies, sports equipment and games to Boys…
