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ImOn completes acquisition of Danville Telecom

ImOn Communications has completed its acquisition of Danville Telecom after receiving all necessary regulatory approvals, the company announced. Danville Telecom, founded in 1901 as Danville Mutual Telephone Company, provides fiber-optic telecommunications services to homes and businesses in Danville. Through its…

Principal Financial Group names Deanna Strable as next CEO

Principal Financial Group has announced that Deanna Strable, current president and chief operating officer, has…

ALPLA breaks ground on $10-15 million training hub in Iowa City

ALPLA, a global manufacturer and recycler of packaging solutions headquartered in Austria, broke ground on…

Holmes Murphy named among Best Places to Work in Insurance

Holmes Murphy was recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Insurance…

Holmes Murphy logo

NFIB publishes October Small Business Optimism Index, jobs report

The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index increased by 2.2 points…

Local partnerships celebrate Alburnett student’s milestone achievement in apprenticeship program

Alburnett Community School District, Grant Wood Area Education Agency, and Kirkwood Community College recently marked…

Joe Lock receives Dr. Bery Engebretsen Visionary Award

Joe Lock, president and CEO of the Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC), was honored with…

Joe Lock Visionary Award

TentCraft acquires Marion-based World Class Displays

TentCraft, a manufacturer of custom tents, structures, and event solutions, has announced its acquisition of…

World Class Displays

Can AI detect abuse? These UI professors say it can

Two University of Iowa professors are teaming up to harness AI for the use of…

A person places their hand on an elderly man's arm.

Iowa Brewers Guild announces winners of ‘Iowa Ambassador of Craft’ awards

The Iowa Brewers Guild (IBG) has announced the winners of the inaugural Iowa Ambassador of…

Iowa Brewers Guild

Van Meter appointed as authorized Rockwell Automation distributor

Cedar Rapids-based Van Meter Inc. has announced that they are the newly-authorized Rockwell Automation distributor…

Van Meter

New restaurant planned for historic Iowa River Power Building

The historic Iowa River Power building will once more be filled with diners and the…

The Iowa River Power building, 501 First Ave. in Coralville, pictured Oct. 30. The building was bough last month by Old Gold, LLC, a company with an Illinois address. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center expanding MRI services

UnityPoint Health – Jones Regional Medical Center in Anamosa is expanding its imaging services with…

UnityPoint Health Jones Regional Medical Center

Lion Bridge Brewing launches MoonDream THC beverage brand

Lion Bridge Brewing has announced the launch of MoonDream, a line of THC-infused sparkling waters.…

MoonDream THC beverages. CREDIT MOONDREAM

Veridian, Community 1st among three Iowa credit unions awarded grants to serve disadvantaged communities

Three Iowa credit unions designated as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), including Veridian Credit Union…

Iowa Credit Union League logo

Party at the Museum to celebrate nonprofit professionals

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host a Nonprofit Party at the Museum to…

African American Museum of Iowa