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Iowa Finance Authority awards $12M for regional housing trust fund programs
Regional housing organizations across Iowa will receive $12.2 million in state grants to address affordable housing challenges, the Iowa Finance Authority board announced Wednesday. The funding, distributed through the state’s Local Housing Trust Fund Program, aids in housing development, preservation…
UScellular to cut 232 positions in Corridor, nearly 500 positions in Iowa
Wireless phone service provider UScellular will cut 232 positions in the Corridor and nearly 500…
Kirkwood, IowaWORKS announce Cedar Rapids workforce services partnership
Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS have formed a new partnership to improve the availability and…
Fareway to sell lottery tickets at check out lanes — a first in Iowa
Fareway Stores across Iowa are rolling out a new option for customers to purchase Powerball…
NFIB: New poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says a new poll released by the organization…
Collins Aerospace joins Digital Alliance for Aviation
Collins Aerospace has joined the Digital Alliance for Aviation – an initiative led by Airbus…
UScellular to lay off 4,100 employees in June
Wireless phone provider UScellular plans to lay off an estimated 4,100 workers nationwide as part…
Women’s apparel store Textiles closing following owner’s retirement
After more than three decades as a fixture of downtown Iowa City’s retail landscape, Textiles…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 106.6 in January 2025 from 106.3 in…
Nominations open for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition
The 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition is kicking off this week with nominations…
South of 6 hosting grant application clinics for Johnson County small businesses
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is hosting a series of grant application…
SBA approves $27.2 million in Iowa loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
IOWA 500: Q&A with Myrna Johnson, Iowa Public Radio
This Q&A was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…
Cedar Point Capital Partners earns certification for fiduciary excellence
Cedar Point Capital Partners, a financial advisory firm based in Cedar Rapids, has earned certification…
Street Food Festival slated for July 19 at Ellis Park
The Street Food Fighter, a food truck business serving Asian-inspired fusion street food established in…
Johnson County Supervisors vote to raise minimum wage to $13.02
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has approved an increase to the county’s recommended minimum…
