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QTS commits $5 million to skilled trades training in Eastern Iowa
QTS Data Centers announced Monday a $5 million grant to launch a skilled trades workforce program aimed at expanding training and career pathways in Cedar Rapids, Clinton and the surrounding Eastern Iowa region. The funding is tied to the company’s…
Feed Iowa First director resigns
Jody Josten is leaving her position as executive director at Feed Iowa First, the organization…
NewBoCo announces $15,000 prize pool for ENTREFest pitch competition
NewBoCo has announced a $15,000 prize pool for the ENTREFest Pitch Competition at the annual…
Marion’s Central Plaza redevelopment honored with Main Street Iowa award
Uptown Marion received statewide recognition during the 2026 Main Street Iowa Development Awards, marking the…
State allocates $200,000 to connect Iowa food banks with local farmers
Iowa policymakers have approved $200,000 to continue the Choose Iowa initiative, a program that helps…
Solar group-buy program returns to Eastern Iowa, first meeting May 12
The Grow Solar program is returning to Eastern Iowa, offering residents in a six-county region…
Honkamp leaders named again to Forbes’ BestinState CPAs list
Iowa-based Honkamp P.C. has announced that Katie Thomas and Greg Burbach have been recognized by Forbes on…
Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s Taking Care of Business Conference starts June 2
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry will host more than 500 state leaders at…
Big Grove Foundation celebrates $36k in local microgrants
The Big Grove For Good Foundation announced its Neighborhood Micro-Grant Program’s distribution has topped $36,000…
Iowa unemployment rate dips to 3.3% in March
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell slightly to 3.3% in March, down from 3.4% in…
Iowa job losses continue, state ranks 46th in job growth
New analysis from Common Sense Institute, based on the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Corda Credit Union named Emerging Investor of the Year
Corda Credit Union has been named the Emerging Investor of the Year by Greater Iowa…
Hyatt names Matt Traetow ‘GM of the Year’
Matt Traetow has been named the Hyatt General Manager of the Year among Hyatt properties…
Top four products advance to the final round of 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
And then there were four. The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced…
Southeast Middle School students to paint murals for Iowa City’s South of 6 neighborhood
Studio art students at Southeast Middle School are creating four original murals this week for…
Iowa tourism professionals receive $40,000 in scholarship funding for 2026
Iowa Travel Industry Partners and the Iowa Tourism Office have announced the final round of…
