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How burnout quietly drains company budgets, according to the experts

Over the course of one year, employee burnout can cost a company anywhere between $4,000 to $20,000 per employee, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.  The study found that for an average 1,000-person…

IBC elects new officers, announces legislative priorities

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has elected its slate of 2023/2024 officers at its final…

Iowa Business Council

Flannigan’s sports bar shuts down, points to staffing shortages

Flannigan’s Sports Bar & Grill, connected to Iowa River Power in Coralville, is no longer…

Flanigan's Sports Bar in Coralville has closed.

Forbes recognizes book by UI professor

A book co-authored by University of Iowa business professor Beth Livingston has been named one…

Beth Livingston, associate professor at the University of Iowa, created a free online training program for employers to identify signs of intimate partner violence.

Gov. Reynolds awards UI $8.2 million for bioscience research, economic development

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has awarded an $8.2 million grant to the University of Iowa…

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds

Iowa manufacturers to target innovation, technology in first quarter of 2023

A majority of Iowa manufacturers expect to make capital expenditures in the first quarter of…

Iowa ABI

St. Luke’s Foundation receives grant to purchase horse riding simulators

St. Luke’s Foundation has received a $17,281 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to…

Iowa jobless rate ticks up in November

While Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.7% in November, the state’s seasonally…

Iowa jobless rate

ProCircular urging organizations, private citizens to delete TikTok

One of Iowa’s largest cybersecurity firms is recommending users to uninstall TikTok, following a directive…

It could be the beginning of the end for TikTok on devices in the U.S. CREDIT PEXELS

Local art exhibit features artificial intelligence

Artistic images generated from artificial intelligence (AI) are prominently featured at an art showcase gallery…

A collection of art found at Chris Sherman's art exhibition at C.S.P.S. Hall in Cedar Rapids., which features work assisted by artificial intelligence. CREDIT CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN YOUTUBE

Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance

Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…

Linn supervisors pipeline ordinance

Apple Creek Canine Resort expands, rebrands

After a recent expansion of facilities and services, Apple Creek Kennel has rebranded to become…

Vivian’s Soul Food permanently closes in Cedar Rapids

Vivian’s Soul Food, which opened its original location in Cedar Rapids in 2017, has announced…

Vivian's Soul Food staff

Johnson County ranked fifth in incoming investment

A recent study that measures Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new business launches and new building…

Johnson County was ranked fifth in incoming investment, according to SmartAsset. CREDIT PEXELS Legal Benefits

Study: Quarterly earnings guidance accuracy is overestimated

A study from the University of Iowa found that chief financial officers (CFOs) overestimate their…

A study from the University of Iowa found CFOs routinely overestimate their ability to offer accurate earnings guidance. CREDIT PEXELS

Former UI president Willard “Sandy” Boyd dies at age 95

University of Iowa President Emeritus Willard “Sandy” Boyd died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Iowa…

Former President Willard “Sandy” Boyd. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA