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2026 Choose Iowa Passport driving business to local farms and flavors
The State of Iowa is rolling out a free digital passport that encourages Iowans to hit the road and provides a roadmap for exploring Iowa’s local foods and beverages and its agritourism destinations. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig last…
Iowa unemployment rises to 3.6% in May
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.6% in May, up from 3.5% in…
The Downtown Dish: The Ambassadors of Iowa City with Keyon Shelby and Betsy Potter
On this episode, Charlie is on a summer break so Anna is joined by special…
Iowa AIA chapter to host annual convention Sept. 25-26
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Iowa chapter will host its annual convention Sept. 25-26…
IDT expands infectious disease research portfolio with new tools
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics provider headquartered in Coralville, is expanding its infectious…
John Deere’s CP770 cotton picker ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’
The John Deere CP770 cotton picker, manufactured in Ankeny, has emerged as winner of the…
Johnson County sees steady tourism gains, with 5.1 million visitors in 2024
While most of the University of Iowa’s more than 30,000 students leave the area during…
New ‘Cedar Rapids’ sign installed on Mays Island
A new signature “Cedar Rapids” sign is now in place on Mays Island in downtown…
John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center taps Dana Rupe as new director
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) has tapped Dana Rupe, founder of…
NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator to relaunch this fall
After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is returning this fall with a renewed…
Casey’s, Hy-Vee among local fuel retailers awarded grants for biofuel upgrades
Three Casey’s General Stores in Linn County and three fuel retailers in Johnson County were…
Eastern Iowa business and civic leaders unite in D.C. for annual Fly-In
Business and civic leaders from across the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor traveled to…
UPDATE: Collins Aerospace confirms layoffs at Cedar Rapids, Decorah operations
Collins Aerospace confirmed it has laid off 131 employees from its Cedar Rapids and Decorah…
NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in…
IDT launches custom solutions program to accelerate synthetic biology innovation
As the global synthetic biology market prepares for annual growth exceeding 17% through 2030, Integrated…
University of Iowa launches ‘Flight Funds’ to share revenue with student athletes
Iowa Athletics announced it will join the NCAA House settlement, taking a major step toward…
