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SBA approves over $14 million in Iowa loans in July 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 29 loans totaling just over $14 million to Iowa businesses in July 2025, including several firms in the Corridor, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s…
Foundation 2 Crisis Services sets ribbon cutting, open house April 30 for new headquarters
Foundation 2 Crisis Services will host a ribbon cutting and open house April 30 at…
Iowa City Fire Department announces innovative partnership to protect businesses, homes
The Iowa City Fire Department (ICFD) has announced a new and innovative way to better…
BABL AI takes top prize at Iowa JPEC Innovation Challenge Awards
BABL AI, a company that employs certified independent auditors to ensure systems comply with the…
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa receives $92,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has received a $92,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation…
UI seeks Board of Regents’ approval for updated proposal renovating Duane Banks stadium
An updated proposal for renovations to the Duane Banks stadium is headed for the Board…
UI to petition Board of Regents to plan for new hydroscience research building
In a bid to expand its IIHR – Hydroscience & Engineering program, the University of…
Pet-friendly Johnson County domestic violence shelter expanding
Statistics say 47% of domestic violence survivors will delay leaving their abusers if they cannot…
Wake up call: UI students create hit lifestyle show after struggling for airtime
Two University of Iowa students struggling for air time on DITV, the UI’s student-run television…
Michelle Beisker named new Trees Forever CEO
Trees Forever has announced the appointment of Michelle Beisker as Chief Executive Officer, following an…
Blue Lagoon Pool and Spa celebrates move to Hiawatha
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 18 to welcome Blue…
Linn County seeks feedback on utility-scale wind ordinance updates
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission will hear proposed ordinance amendments for utility-scale wind…
Van Meter receives DEI award from Rockwell Automation
Van Meter received Rockwell Automation’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Award during the 2024 PartnerNetwork…
Dupaco Foundation to award $250,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations
The Dupaco Foundation has announced the launch of its annual nonprofit grant program. The competitive…
Iowa unemployment rate decreases to 2.9% in March
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 2.9% in March, down from a revised February…
Rock Valley Physical Therapy hosts ribbon-cutting, open house at new Marion clinic
Physicians Clinic of Iowa/Rock Valley Physical Therapy hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house April…
