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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 — it continues to guide the company’s philosophy after nearly 70 years in business. Derek Altorfer, president of the Cedar Rapids-based heavy equipment dealer, said…
Nicolet Bankshares completes merger with MidWestOne Financial Group
Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. has completed its merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., with Iowa City-based…
IAM union condemns Whirlpool layoffs at Amana facility
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has condemned Whirlpool Corporation’s announcement of 341…
Delta Dental of Iowa launches $2 million loan fund to support dental practice ownership
Delta Dental of Iowa has announced a $2 million revolving loan fund aimed at helping…
Whirlpool to lay off off 341 workers at Middle Amana plant
Whirlpool has announced plans to lay off 341 workers at its Middle Amana plant, according…
St. Ambrose University to join Heart of America Athletic Conference as full member in 2026-27
St. Ambrose University in Davenport will join the Heart of America Athletic Conference as a…
Lower setback standards recommended for Linn County natural gas power plant zoning amendment
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded a proposed zoning amendment for natural…
New waste management clause to be added to Linn County data center ordinance
Linn County’s new ordinance governing the approval and development of large-scale data centers is taking…
New shuttle service will connect Dubuque to Cedar Rapids airport
An Iowa ground transportation company will begin shuttle service March 1 connecting travelers from the…
Central Furniture Rescue founder to step down at end of 2026
Susan Johnston, founder and executive director of Central Furniture Rescue, plans to step away from…
University of Iowa researchers create tools for cancer tracking in different states
As Iowa officials drill down on their fight to understand and address high cancer rates…
Iowa lawmakers look to create standard language for county renewable energy regulations
A House subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday, Feb. 11 that would create standard language for…
New downtown Iowa City café blends Middle Eastern, Western cuisine
A new café combining Middle Eastern and Western culinary traditions opened at 14 S. Clinton…
Mixed-use project to breathe new life into downtown building
A new mixed-use building project is coming to a long-vacant downtown commercial building along Second…
The Downtown Dish: The past, present, and future of the Iowa City arts scene
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone chat about…
Business of Sports: Paul Gavin and Mount Mercy University
Paul Gavin enjoyed his long career as the men’s basketball coach at Mount Mercy University.…
