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Iowa unemployment rate holds at 3.2% in June
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 3.2% in June, down from 3.5% a year earlier, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The national unemployment rate fell to 4.2% in June. The number of unemployed Iowans decreased to 55,200 in June,…
Five Cedar Rapids companies receive SBA loans in May
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Iowa Architectural Foundation opens nominations for 2026 Community Enhancement Awards
The Iowa Architectural Foundation is seeking nominations for its 2026 Community Enhancement Awards, an annual…
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…
University of Iowa launching research initiative to study state’s environmental health risks
The University of Iowa is launching a new research initiative July 1 aimed at studying…
Tri-County Enterprises acquires Community Builders Supply Co.
Cedar Rapids-based exterior contractor Tri-County Enterprises has acquired the assets of Waterloo-based Community Builders Supply…
Google grants $1.7 million for Iowa water stewardship
Google is granting $1.7 million to the Great Outdoors Foundation to support water conservation efforts…
BankIowa to open new branch in Amana Colonies
BankIowa announced plans Tuesday to expand into Iowa County for the first time by opening…
Coe College receives FAA approval for Restricted-Airline Transport Pilot authorization
Coe College has received official authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to certify eligible graduates…
Theatre Cedar Rapids launches public phase of $9.5 million capital campaign
Theatre Cedar Rapids has launched the public phase of a $9.5 million capital campaign, seeking…
Camp Courageous, Watts Group to unveil $5 million cabin project
Camp Courageous and Watts Group are set to announce a $5 million camper cabin project…
Mercy adds positioning technology to radiation therapy program
Mercy Medical Center has expanded its cancer treatment capabilities with a new technology that allows…
Search for new South of 6 executive director under way after Maurice Davis resignation
The South of 6 Business District is searching for a new executive director following the…
The Downtown Dish: Adam Knight, producing artistic director of Riverside Theatre
In this episode of Downtown Dish, hosts Anna Moyers Stone and Charlie Nusser chat about…
Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, Kernels to host prostate cancer awareness game June 7
Mercy Urology Clinic and Hall-Perrine Cancer Center are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Kernels to…
Iowa Travel Industry Partners announces award winners
Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), the leading statewide association of the tourism and hospitality industry,…
