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Popeyes sues Iowa franchisee for continuing operations after franchise termination
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken is suing an Iowa franchise owner for continuing to operate under the restaurants’ name despite the termination of their franchise agreement. Iowa franchisee and Illinois resident Asif Poonja and Jam Equities, his limited liability company, failed to…
Van Meter’s Lura McBride named 2023 NAED Trailblazer
tED Magazine, a publication for electrical distributors, announced June 8 that Van Meter president and…
Urban Acres provides grocery shoppers with $6,000 in gift cards
As part of Urban Acres Real Estate’s “It’s So Refreshing” campaign and the launch of…
DDP offers $100,000 to help Davenport businesses shuttered by building collapse
Davenport businesses devastated by the building collapse at 324 Main St. now are receiving help…
MidAmerican Energy seeks increase in Iowa natural gas rates
MidAmerican Energy said Thursday it will file a request with the Iowa Utilities Board next…
UI researchers develop algorithm to spot risk of delirium in patients
A new algorithm developed by University of Iowa researchers helps health care professionals more easily…
Make-A-Wish Iowa, Sólás H20 begin partnership
Grabbing a cold can of Sólás H20 will now benefit critically ill children waiting for…
Ignite ICR begins summer student, intern program
Ignite ICR, a program for college students and interns working in the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids…
South Slope, Aureon match grants to support local organizations
North Liberty’s South Slope Cooperative Communications and West Des Moines’ Aureon are matching charity grants…
Iowa City Council approve child care worker wage raise
Eligible child care centers can now increase staff wages by $2 per hour, following approval…
Leadership for Five Seasons announces 2024 class
The 41st incoming class of the Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS) program’s 2023-2024 year has…
These five new businesses are opening at the Iowa River Landing
Coralville’s Iowa River Landing is preparing to welcome five new businesses this year. Blue Agave…
John Deere economist: Any U.S. recession likely to be mild
While a U.S. economic recession is still possible, it’s likely to be much more mild…
Low existing home inventory fuels buyers interest in new homes
More Americans are turning to new home construction as existing inventory remains low and mortgage…
RoleCall hosting inaugural Talent Attraction Summit in Flint, Michigan
RoleCall, an Iowa City-based talent attraction and community and economic development agency, will host its…
University of Iowa targets $249 million health sciences building
The University of Iowa is looking to construct a 263,000-square-foot health sciences academic building, pending…
