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Fehr Graham opens Schaumburg office to expand Chicago-area service
Fehr Graham, a Midwest engineering and environmental firm, has opened an office in Schaumburg, expanding its presence in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The office is part of the firm’s plan to grow engineering and environmental services in the collar counties and…
Hills Bank to acquire portion of former ACT campus in Iowa City for $20.7 million
Hills Bank and Trust Company has entered into an agreement to purchase a portion of…
Big Grove Brewery opening new location at Prairie Village in Kansas City
Big Grove Brewery will host a grand opening Thursday, May 21, at its new taproom…
IEDA board approves $9.8 million in tax credits for Sub-Zero expansion in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board has approved tax credits of more than $9.8…
NextEra Energy, Dominion Energy announce all-stock merger to create world’s largest regulated utility
NextEra Energy, Inc. and Dominion Energy, Inc. have agreed to combine in an all-stock transaction…
Modern purchases second Cedar Rapids facility to expand fabrication, operations
Modern, a Cedar Rapids-based mechanical contractor, has purchased a second facility at 850 Mann Rd.…
UnityPoint Health hospitals earn high marks in federal quality ratings
Four UnityPoint Health hospitals across Iowa and Wisconsin have received four- or five-star overall quality…
The Eat Shop adds Coralville location
The Eat Shop has added a fifth location, bringing its sweet and savory offerings to…
Iowa swipe fee limits could cost state’s economy $67 million, provide little savings – think tank
Proposed restrictions on credit and debit card “swipe fees” under Iowa House Study Bill 324…
Office of Human Rights, City of Iowa City to host equal pay discussion
The Office of Human Rights, City of Iowa City, will host a discussion on equal…
NFIB small business optimism index barely budges in April; Iowa director cites inflation drag
The National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index edged up 0.1 points in…
Linn‑Mar, ESCO Electric partner for hands‑on construction project
A partnership between Linn-Mar Community School District and Marion-based ESCO Electric is addressing workforce shortages…
Kirkwood to host problem-solving leadership workshop in Monticello
Kirkwood Community College’s Corporate Training department will host a leadership workshop in Monticello on June…
Bike to Work Week: Cedar Rapids offers guided commutes
If you have never hopped on your bike to head into work, the City of…
Greater Iowa City hosting coworking event at Big Grove Brewery
Greater Iowa City, Inc., is inviting business leaders to work alongside fellow professionals at Big…
African American Museum of Iowa names Anne Harris Carter as new executive director
The African American Museum of Iowa, in Cedar Rapids, has selected Anne Harris Carter as…
