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Washington native Melanie Bimson brings winding road of experience to economic development role
For Washington Economic Development Group’s (WEDG) new executive director, Melanie Bimson, the road home has been a circuitous one. As a young adult, the Washington, Iowa native headed west to Colorado and has since resided in Chicago, Texas and Minnesota,…
Matthew 25 co-founder rejoining nonprofit
After an eight-year hiatus from working at Matthew 25, co-founder Courtney Ball has rejoined the…
MobileDemand launches new tablet
Hiawatha-based MobileDemand, provider of rugged tablets and mobile computing solutions, announced the launch of the…
SWARM-represented Iowa basketball players deliver Meals on Wheels
Some University of Iowa men’s and women’s basketball players will deliver Meals on Wheels throughout…
Freestyle Wrestling World Cup coming to Coralville
For the first time in history, men’s and women’s Freestyle World Cup wrestlers from around…
Iowa Women’s Foundation names new president & CEO
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has named Deann Cook as its next president & CEO. The…
Mazahir Salih to leave Center for Worker Justice
Mazahir Salih, executive director and co-founder for the Iowa City-based Center for Worker Justice of…
BAE Systems’ facility latest chapter in Cedar Rapids’ reputation as tech leader
A $137 million capital investment; 800 on-site employees; 278,000 square feet on 32.5 acres. More…
Solar farm ‘at least three years away,’ says MidAmerican Energy
A proposed solar farm in Johnson County covering 1,000 acres would provide the generating capacity…
Hills Bank and Trust names Lisa Shileny as president
Hills Bank and Trust Company announced Nov. 14 that Lisa Shileny has been named president…
Linn County prepared for winter weather
The Linn County Secondary Road Department is prepared for the upcoming winter season. Linn County…
Holiday Lights at the Lake adds Memory Lane
Sponsors, volunteers and friends of The Bird House and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership…
Final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport’s modernization set to begin
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is preparing to embark on the final, and costliest, chapter…
Iowa to receive $6.17 million in Google location tracking settlement
Iowa has reached a $6.17 million agreement with Google as part of a multistate settlement,…
Iowa celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with record number of apprentices
Iowa is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with the highest number of Iowans taking part in…
Iowa Association of Business and Industry announces rebrand
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is unveiling a new brand identity and…
