Economic Policy Institute revamps data library
This week, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) launched an updated and expanded version of its State of Working America data library, offering researchers, journalists...
Proposed arts projects in downtown Iowa City could bring $30 million annual economic boost
A newly released study estimates that two proposed arts-focused projects in downtown Iowa City could generate more than $30 million annually in local economic...
Empties.org points Iowans to beverage redemption centers
The Iowa Beverage Association (IBA) has launched Empties.org, a new website designed to help Iowans locate nearby redemption centers for beverage bottles and cans....
State launches ‘Butchery Innovation Grant Program’ through Choose Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery Innovation Grant program, which aims to expand meat processing...
Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honors impactful Johnson County leaders
A Johnson County community and economic vision plan that sprang from the ashes of the 2020 pandemic celebrated individuals and initiatives who have helped...
Cedar Rapids council approves development agreement for QTS data center project
The two large-scale data center projects slated for southwest Cedar Rapids are moving ahead, after the Cedar Rapids City Council, at its regular meeting...
Collins Aerospace awarded U.S. Navy Cooperative Engagement Capability design agent contract
Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids has been awarded a follow-on contract, with a potential for up to $904 million over five years, to continue...