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Report finds growing population divide between metro, rural Iowa
Iowa’s population grew in 2025, but the gains remain heavily concentrated in metro counties, while nonmetro and rural areas now rely almost entirely on international migration to sustain what growth they still have, according to a new report from the…
Iowa City’s Yotopia joins Midwest Dairy Accelerator cohort
An Iowa City-based frozen yogurt company has been selected as one of six startups joining…
Berthel Fisher Companies recruits APP Financial practice
Berthel Fisher Companies, a Cedar Rapids-based independent financial services firm serving financial advisors and registered…
Mercy Medical Center now offering Spanish-language option for MyChart patient portal
Mercy Medical Center is now offering its MyChart patient portal in Spanish, an effort aimed…
MidAmerican Energy seeks natural gas rate increase in Iowa
MidAmerican Energy has filed a request with the Iowa Utilities Commission to raise the delivery…
Four Corridor companies approved for Iowa SBA loans in June
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly approval figures for loans in…
The Downtown Dish: Emily Salmonson, The Green House
In this episode of Downtown Dish, hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone visit The…
Mercy Plumb Heart Center first in Iowa to use Abbott’s Volt PFA technology for AFib treatment
Mercy Medical Center’s Plumb Heart Center has become the first hospital in Iowa to use…
Iowa Manufacturing built roads across America — and left its mark on Iowa
Mike Bisek remembers his boss, Howard Hall, bringing pet German shepherds to work at Iowa…
Linn County data center moratorium approved: How the board got to 2-1, and what happens next
After nearly three hours of public comment and pointed debate among board members, the Linn…
How Iowa’s workforce, location and infrastructure keep manufacturers coming
Manufacturing accounts for 17% of Iowa’s gross domestic product, contributing $35 billion annually to its…
ETS to acquire ACT in deal aimed at reshaping college and career readiness
Educational Testing Service (ETS) announced today that it is acquiring ACT, the Iowa City-based nonprofit…
Focus on honesty continues to guide Altorfer CAT after nearly 70 years in business
“Tell it like it is” serves as more than a succinct tagline for Altorfer CAT…
Linn County to consider temporary data center moratorium
As area residents continue to voice concerns about the development of large-scale data centers, the…
Cedar Rapids Public Library to open new westside Busse Branch Sept. 19
The Cedar Rapids Public Library’s new Busse Branch will open to the public Saturday, Sept.…
Business of Sports: Cedar Rapids Marathon a hit — and organizers are already planning for 2027
Amanda Zhorne doesn’t consider herself a runner these days, but she loved the first Cedar…
