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Iowa Economic Development Authority

IEDA awards $100,000 to Iowa City, Coralville startups

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved funding Nov. 21 for startups in Iowa City and Coralville, and an amended reinvestment district plan for Cedar Rapids. Coralville-based Pani Clean, Inc. received a $50,000 Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR) loan to…

Courtney Ball named Matthew 25 executive director

Courtney Ball has officially been named the executive director of Matthew 25, the organization announced…

Courtney Ball Matthew 25

Coe College partners with Google AI for Education Accelerator

Coe College has partnered with the Google AI for Education Accelerator to provide artificial intelligence…

Coe College Sinclair Auditorium

Alzheimer’s Association expands caregiver support programs

To honor the nearly 12 million unpaid Alzheimer and dementia caregivers in the U.S. during…

Alzheimer's Association logo

Coralville hotel to celebrate debut with grand opening Nov. 6

A dual-brand hotel combining Avid Hotels and Candlewood Suites in Coralville is making its debut…

The Avid Hotel | Candlewood Suites Coralville – Iowa City

Business breakfast to recognize local companies, nonprofits

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host its annual “Good Morning Cedar Rapids” business…

Good Morning Cedar Rapids logo Economic Alliance

Eight University of Iowa student businesses share $6,700 at IdeaStorm competition

Eight student businesses split $6,700 in prize money at the fall IdeaStorm competition Oct. 29…

Will Ryan (right), a human physiology major, took first place in the Tech Category with HealthWallet, a patient-controlled platform that centralizes medical and dental information. Mr. Ryan received $1,500.

Flight school transitions entry-level training at former Marion airport

P&N Flight & Charter has transferred its entry-level pilot training to V1 Flight, a new…

P&N Flight Marion Airport

Palmer Group releases 2026 salary guide for Iowa job market

Palmer Group has released its 2026 Salary Guide, offering salary data and job market analysis…

2026 Iowa salary guide

Fareway launches month-long effort to battle food insecurity

Starting Nov. 1, Fareway Stores, Inc. will launch a month-long initiative supporting families and individuals…

Fareway Stores

Camp Courageous names Craig Stadtmueller as new CEO

Camp Courageous has hired Craig Stadtmueller as its next chief executive officer, effective Jan. 5.…

Charlie Becker Craig Stadtmueller Camp Courageous

Washington to host First Impressions Community Forum Nov. 17

Washington residents and business leaders will soon have the chance to learn how their community…

Attendees listen to a speaker

Hotel planned for Tiffin

A new hotel is coming to Tiffin next year. Site work has begun on an…

A rendering of Atwell Suites by IHG Property. The hotel will be constructed in Tiffin's park Place.

ICDD Holiday Kids’ Market returns for fifth season

The Iowa City Downtown District’s Holiday Kids’ Market will return for its fifth season Nov.…

The Iowa City Downtown District’s Holiday Kids' Market will return for its fifth season Nov. 4-26.

Big Grove for Good to donate $24,000 to food banks, shelters as SNAP funding lapse looms

Big Grove Brewery and The Big Grove for Good Foundation will donate $24,000 to Midwestern…

Big Grove HACAP food bank volunteers

Community Savings Bank plans Peosta branch

Community Savings Bank will open its 11th location in Peosta, pending approval from the Iowa…

Community Savings Bank logo