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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 economy and making it the state’s largest industry, according to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The state’s central location, skilled workforce and network of…
Alliant Energy proposes new site near Fairfax for natural gas power plant
Alliant Energy is pursuing a new site near Fairfax for a proposed natural gas-fired power…
Historic Iowa City building to house bakery, gift shop after major renovation
One of Iowa City’s oldest surviving commercial structures is getting a new life. The building…
Why more Iowa business owners are turning to ESOPs
For many business owners, retirement is not just a financial decision — it’s a personal…
Google to shift data center plans from rural Linn County to Palo
Google has abandoned its plans to construct a data center in unincorporated Linn County, and…
Novy launches Syncra, AI-based scheduling platform for independent emergency medicine groups
Novy Venture Studio has officially launched Syncra, an artificial intelligence-based scheduling platform built for independent…
Washington Chamber honors coach, hardware store with annual awards
The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named veteran track coach Steve Roth its 2025 Citizen…
Watson Metal opens at former Fisher Group building in Hiawatha
Two business developments are signaling a period of economic momentum in Hiawatha, as Watson Metal,…
First Mid Bancshares expands Iowa footprint with Two Rivers acquisition
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc., the…
Brucemorchestra to return in 2026 after community rallies to fund beloved concert
Orchestra Iowa has confirmed that its popular outdoor concert series, Brucemorchestra, will return after a…
South of 6 Business District launches Grassroots Ambassador pilot program
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is launching a pilot program aimed at…
The Downtown Dish: Mackenzie DeRoo, Greater Iowa City, Inc.
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Anna Moyers Stone and Charlie Nusser chat about…
How the Iowa City Area Sports Commission turned wrestling into a $16M economic powerhouse
Luke Eustice was asked recently what sets the sports commission at the Iowa City/Coralville Area…
University of Iowa to demolish historic Iowa City Cannon-Gay House
The historic Cannon-Gay House, a two-story Italianate brick house at 320 Melrose Ave. in Iowa…
‘That’s not the way a board should work’: initial tuition hike proposal excluded some regents
A proposed tuition hike for Iowa’s public universities could tack several hundred dollars to instate…
University of Iowa moves to cut six programs, two departments amid enrollment declines
The University of Iowa is moving to eliminate several undergraduate programs and two departments, citing…
