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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…
CRST appoints Mike Gannon as new president and CEO
CRST has announced the appointment of Mike Gannon as the company’s next president and CEO,…
UI, UI Health Care rank among Iowa’s top employers in Forbes 2024 list
Forbes magazine named the University of Iowa and UI Health Care among the America’s Best…
Hibu acquires Ohio-based digital marketing company RevLocal
Hibu Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Ohio-based RevLocal, a digital marketing partner to SMBs…
Northtowne Cycling + Fitness searches for new owner ahead of 100th year
Northtowne Cycling + Fitness in Cedar Rapids is beginning the search for new ownership as…
St. Luke’s, PCI announce bariatric surgery program
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital and Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI) have launched a…
Lil’ Drug Store named key distributor of P&G health care products
Cedar Rapids product supplier Lil’ Drug Store Products (LDSP) has been contracted as the primary…
IEDA, Reynolds announce $37 million for statewide workforce housing projects
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced yesterday that more…
SBA opens nominations for 2025 National Small Business Week awards
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2025 National Small Business Week…
Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks set to open at Westdale Aug. 26
Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks, a long-anticipated restaurant, is set to open at the Westdale…
Pancheros location at Riverside Drive to be rebuilt by 2025
As announced on Monday, the Pancheros Mexican Grill location at 965 S. Riverside Drive will…
National Science Foundation awards time management grant to Tippie researcher
The National Science Foundation has granted $257,000 to a Tippie College of Business researcher to…
Corda Credit Union donates $50K to NewBo City Market renovations
Corda Credit Union has donated $50,000 to NewBo City Market’s Next Level Local capital campaign,…
UI Health Care reaches halfway point on Emergency Department expansion
The University of Iowa Health Care Emergency Department, one of the busiest in the state,…
Horizons CEO Mike Barnhart to retire at end of November
Horizons chief executive officer (CEO) Mike Barnhart has announced his intention to retire, effective Nov.…
Schroeder named new Uptown Marion Main Street program director
The Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion Main Street program have announced the hiring…
