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Partial government shutdown ‘shameful,’ Eastern Iowa Airport director says
Eastern Iowa Airport director Marty Lenss didn’t mince words Monday morning as he addressed the ongoing partial government shutdown that’s left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents working without paychecks for several weeks. “It’s absolutely shameful what Congress has done, utilizing…
Proposal would merge Iowa City Area Business Partnership, Iowa City Area Development Group
The leaders of the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…

Washington celebrates small businesses with new mural
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) announced that the…

IUB sets new public meetings for Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal
The Iowa Utilities Board has set a new round of public informational meetings for a…

Iowa organizations partner to give legal assistance to Afghans
The University of Iowa College of Law’s Center for Human Rights is partnering with Drake…

Index: Inflation remains top problem for small business owners
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.3 points in September to 92.1, making the ninth…

MidWestOne names Charles Reeves as CEO
Charles “Chip” N. Reeves will become new CEO of MidWestOne Financial Group, parent company of…
North Liberty breaks ground on long-awaited city hall
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Oct. 19 at 360 N. Main St. for the new…

Iowa City eyes future Amtrak rail station, purchases three properties
Iowa City intends on turning residential rental properties into a passenger rail station, which would…

FedEx ready to open $108 million package sorting facility in Cedar Rapids
FedEx Ground’s new automated package facility in southwest Cedar Rapids is close to beginning operations,…

Durham: State’s livability a key economic marketing tool
Iowa Economic Development Director Debi Durham says she and her team travel the state about…

Remodeled Perkins restaurant will reopen after fire last year
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Coralville at 819 1st Avenue is opening for business once…

Courage Ride raises $65K for sarcoma research at UIHC
Courage Ride, a local biking event that raises funds for sarcoma cancer research, presented a…

Brain networks linked with resilience in depression, UI study finds
A University of Iowa Health Care study that links the location of a brain injury…

Hoover museum project awarded $5M Destination Iowa grant
The Hoover Presidential Foundation was one of four recipients of a Iowa Economic Development Authority…
UIHC settles $15 million class action lawsuit with employees
Approximately 11,000 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics employees will receive a combined $15 million…






