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Degree-job mismatch driving Iowa graduate exodus, CSI report finds

A new report from Common Sense Institute (CSI) Iowa finds that a mismatch between the degrees students earn at Iowa’s public universities and the state’s workforce needs is fueling graduate exodus and constraining economic growth. The report, released this week,…

Iowa City Downtown District sees highest visitor turnout in five years

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) experienced a strong year in 2022, bouncing back from…

The Iowa City Downtown District's shops benefitted from a high visitor turnout in 2022. CREDIT ICDD

NAHB report: Material shortages ease, with notable exceptions

In May 2022, the National Association of Home Builders Eye on Housing blog reported on…

Building materials

Bistro 3 Nineteen announces new hours, fast-casual environment

Marion’s Bistro 3 Nineteen has transitioned to counter service featuring a change to business hours…

Bernie Sanders urges Ingredion to ‘bargain in good faith’ to resolve Cedar Rapids strike

Sen. Bernie Sanders is again weighing in on the ongoing strike at the Ingredion plant…

Ingredion worker strike

Cedar Rapids-based Health Solutions joins health provider group

Health Solutions (HSI) in Cedar Rapids is joining forces with Corporate Health Partners (CHP) out…

Health Solutions in Cedar Rapids is now part of Engagement Health Group. CREDIT HEALTH SOLUTIONS

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Jeff Quint, founder of Cedar Ridge

Jeff Quint is the founder and owner of Cedar Ridge Distillery, the award-winning distillery that…

Jeff Quint

Food Network competition winner to open bakery, deli in Coralville

Acclaimed pastry chef Cory Barrett is the co-owner and proprietor of a new bakery and…

A rendering of a 14,000-square-feet development in Coralville featuring a new bakery and deli, as well a multi-tenant retail space. CREDIT STREAMLINE ARCHITECTS

Delta Dental webinar will focus on mental health

“Building an Emotionally Healthy Workplace: What employers can do now” will be the topic of…

Kirkwood moving operations to Coralville, will sell Iowa City campus

Kirkwood Community College is set to relocate a “majority” of its Iowa City operations to…

Kirkwood Community College

Alliant Energy names Barton as president, chief operating officer

Alliant Energy has named Lisa Barton to the newly-created role of president and chief operating…

Lisa Barton Alliant Energy

Join the Speak Tank competition at WLC conference

Women Lead Change is hosting a new concept called Speak Tank at its 2023 Women…

Women Lead Change

Gov. Reynolds expands Registered Apprenticeship grants in health care

During the Condition of the State address on Jan. 10, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced a…

Cedar Rapids therapist strives to alleviate lymphedema woes

Dr. Sandy Sublett is convinced a new testing method can prevent months of debilitating pain…

Lymphedema prevention testing device

ImOn to acquire Sioux City broadband provider FiberComm

ImOn Communications has announced plans to acquire FiberComm, a Sioux City-based provider of broadband and…

ImOn

Climate tech accelerator accepts IC-based ocean energy company

Iowa City startup Laminar Scientific is one of eight selected companies for a new Tampa…

A rendering of the new ARK Innovation Center Building in south St. Petersburg, Florida. The nine climate tech startups will work out of this space. CREDIT TAMPA BAY INNOVATION CENTER