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Energy in Iowa: A year in review
A lot has transpired since the first installment of the CBJ’s Energy in Iowa series examined the state’s surging electricity demand — and 2025 proved pivotal in determining how Iowa will meet that unprecedented challenge. The demand drivers remain clear:…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index: June 2021 Report
The Iowa Department of Revenue released the Iowa Leading Indicators Index June 2021 Report and…
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics ranked among nation’s best
For the 32nd year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals”…
International Paper reports strong second quarter earnings
International Paper reported second quarter earnings Thursday, topping analysts’ estimates in most categories. The company,…
SBA announces PPP direct forgiveness portal
The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with…
Uptown Marion hosts Main Street America for review
Uptown Marion Main Street hosted Kathy La Plante, senior program officer and director of coordinating…
Downtown IC block party enjoyed by thousands
After a break in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa City Downtown District…
ADM tops earnings, revenue expectations in second quarter
ADM easily exceeded earnings and revenue expectations for the second quarter of 2021, according to…
Iowa City Council rejects rezoning for Hickory Hill Estates development
It’s back to square one for a proposed residential development near Hickory Hill Park. In…
Iowa home sales set another record in June
June’s housing market in Iowa broke another record, with home sales up 8.8 percent from…
Report: Cedar Rapids second in U.S. for rental housing
Cedar Rapids is ranked as the second-best rental housing market in the United States, according…
Foreign investment in existing U.S. homes down sharply
Foreign buyers purchased $54.4 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2020 through March…
Marion Times is ceasing publication, owner says
The Marion Times is ceasing publication, according to Bob Woodward of Woodward Communications, owner of…
Gov. Reynolds announces the 2021 Future Ready Iowa Summit
The 2021 statewide Future Ready Iowa Summit, focused on “Transforming Education for the Workforce,” will…
Hibu Inc. named one of ‘50 best companies to sell for’
Hibu Inc. has been named one of Selling Power’s 2021 “50 Best Companies to Sell…
GoDaddy, UCLA Anderson Forecast partner on microbusiness study
GoDaddy has announced results from their partnership with UCLA Anderson Forecast, utilizing GoDaddy’s Venture Forward…
