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Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises slightly in December
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.2% in December to 107.8, up from 107.6 in November, according to data released Thursday, Feb. 5 by the Iowa Department of Revenue. The monthly diffusion index decreased to 62.5 in December, down from…
IEDA Board approves projects, spurs growth for five companies in Iowa
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board agreed to award five Iowa businesses on Friday in…
Paving for Progress sales tax renewal has ‘overwhelming’ support, survey says
According to a survey released from the Paving for More Progress Committee, the Cedar Rapids…
NIH innovation grants propelling Viewpoint Molecular forward
Millions of dollars in federal funding helped leverage private investment in a growing Corridor-based radiopharmaceutical…
Grant Wood AEA extends Foundation 2 Crisis services to all districts
As districts prepare for the start of a new academic year, they’ll have one additional…
NAMI Linn County to resume in-person Family-to-Family
Living with a loved one suffering from serious mental health issues can prove frustrating and…
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative powers Field of Dreams game
Viewers of the inaugural MLB Field of Dreams game between the Chicago White Sox and…
Iowa City mayor issues mask mandate over Gov. Reynolds’ objections
Iowa City mayor Bruce Teague has issued a mask mandate due to the ongoing COVID-19…
Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 4.1% in July
Iowa’s unemployment rate increased slightly from 4% to 4.1% in July, although the number of…
Iowa City, Cedar Rapids among Midwest’s top startup cities
Iowa City is ranked 25th in the Midwest, and Cedar Rapids is ranked 42nd, on…
Ten Thousand Villages Iowa City names Genell new executive director
Ten Thousand Villages Iowa City announces Liz Preciado Genell as the new executive director beginning…
PPP forgiveness portal accepts more than 340,000 submissions
Since the opening of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Direct Borrower Forgiveness Portal on Aug.…
Heartlanders announce partnership with Backpocket Brewing
The Iowa Heartlanders and Backpocket Brewing announced this week a partnership that designates Backpocket as…
Bassuk to lead Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
Alexander G. Bassuk has been named chair and departmental executive officer of the Stead Family…
Deere, UAW begin negotiations on labor agreement
Deere & Company and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of…
Construction of new BAE Systems facility still on schedule
Construction of BAE Systems’ new $139 million, 278,000-square-foot facility continues at the corner of Sixth…
