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IAM union condemns Whirlpool layoffs at Amana facility
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has condemned Whirlpool Corporation’s announcement of 341 layoffs at its Amana manufacturing facility, calling the move part of “a pattern of corporate abandonment.” The layoffs, affecting IAM Local 1526 members, were announced…
MidWestOne Bank named Best Small Bank in Iowa
MidWestOne Bank was recently recognized in Newsweek Magazine’s 2022 America’s Best Banks rankings and named…
Deere reports net income of $1.283 billion for fourth quarter, beats expectations
Deere & Company stock was rising today (Nov. 24) after the Moline, Illinois-based ag manufacturer,…
UI expert: ‘Hard to see the downside’ in potential Amtrak route
Suppose an Amtrak route stretching from Chicago to Moline one day reaches Iowa City. In…
Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association names 2021 award winners
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) presented its 2021 yearly awards during…
Morning Story opens first Iowa location in Marion
A ribbon cutting was held today (Nov. 24) to celebrate the opening of Morning Story,…
Single-family home size continues to trend higher, NAHB report shows
An expected impact of the COVID-19 pandemic crisis is a need for more residential space,…
Infrastructure bill reignites talks of Amtrak route between Chicago, IC, Moline
A train route from Chicago to the Quad Cities and Iowa City has renewed hope…
UI Tippie College honors HNI’s Jeff Lorenger with Oscar C. Schmidt Award
The shared value of putting people first has repeatedly brought together HNI Corporation’s leadership team…
Collins Aerospace acquires Dutch Thermoplastic Components
Collins Aerospace has announced the acquisition of Dutch Thermoplastic Components (DTC), a leader in the…
PepsiCo announces goal to advance food security for 50 million people by 2030
PepsiCo, which owns and operates the Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, has announced a…
General Mills named to Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for fourth consecutive year
General Mills has been named for the fourth consecutive year to both the Dow Jones…
Marion kicks off holiday season with Small Business Saturday
Uptown Marion and Marion Chamber of Commerce invite shoppers to kick-off the holiday season with…
Coralville Food Pantry edges closer to fundraising goal for new building
The Coralville Community Food Pantry fundraiser for a new, customized building has raised approximately $700,000,…
Shop local
There are so many reasons to buy from small, locally-owned retailers that the feel-good of…
‘Black Friday’? It’s more like ‘Black Autumn’ now
For years, “Black Friday” served as the unofficial launch of the holiday shopping season, a…