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Smurfit Westrock plant in Cedar Rapids closing
The Smurfit Westrock packaging facility in northeast Cedar Rapids will be closing its doors in early October, according to a notice posted this week to the Iowa Worker Adjustment Retraining and Notification (WARN) Act website. According to the notification, dated…
Immigrant Welcome Network looks to be a beacon of resources
When Mazahir Salih immigrated to the U.S. from Sudan in 1997, she had a million…
Developer plans to bring 57 new homes to Marion
A Marion developer is planning a new housing development on the city’s near north side,…
Meet the chef behind Barrett’s Quality Eats in Coralville
Renowned pastry chef Cory Barrett has opened Barrett’s Quality Eats, a new neighborhood bakery-deli-cafe, in…
Iowa Finance Authority awards $15 million to affordable rental housing
The Iowa Finance Authority board of directors recently awarded more than $15 million in federal…
ILII projects nonfarm employment to decrease
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) showed a 0.02% increase in nonfarm employment in May…
Groundbreaking set for new UnityPoint – St. Luke’s ER in Marion
A groundbreaking will be held Thursday, July 13 for the new UnityPoint Health – St.…
North Liberty Community Pantry names new executive director
Ryan Bobst has been named the new executive director of the North Liberty Community Pantry.…
Six Corridor companies receive SBA loans in June
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Business survey reveals sales expectations, capital expenditure trends
A majority of Iowa manufacturers expect to make capital expenditures in the third quarter of…
ISA expands to new industries, moves to mainly remote work
The Islamic Services of America (ISA), a Cedar Rapids-based Halal certification and auditing organization, is…
Home prices, rents remain high with steep interest rates, slow construction
Sharp interest rate hikes over the past year continue to impact homeownership and affordability for…
Iowa City/ Coralville/North Liberty designated as ‘Great Place’
The Iowa Great Places program, via the Department of Cultural Affairs within the Iowa Economic…
Opening of Tower Terrace Road interchange represents key project milestone
The opening last month of the newest Interstate 380 interchange at Tower Terrace Road, on…
Jeff Jones Furniture to close after 35 years, future building plans unknown
Jeff Jones finally got the perfect review. “I got this Google review and that was…
Mercy Iowa City opens new obstetrics and gynecology clinic
Mercy Iowa City has announced its affiliation with OB-GYN Associates of Iowa City and Coralville.…