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Travel Iowa launches Goldie, AI-powered travel assistant
Following in the footsteps of larger tech-focused communities, Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Iowa Tourism Office has launched Goldie, a custom AI travel assistant. Powered by GuideGeek’s artificial intelligence technology, launched by Matador Network, travelers planning a trip to Iowa can…
Applicants have until Dec. 15 to apply for Choose Iowa grants
Applications are now being accepted for the Choose Iowa value-added grants. Choose Iowa grants can…
BankIowa earns five-star Bauer Financial rating for 51 consecutive quarters
BankIowa, based in Cedar Rapids, has earned a five-star rating from Bauer Financial, Inc., for…

Corridor business organizations address policies at Legislative Launch
Corridor business leaders, lobbyists and politicians gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Cedar Ridge…

CN set to acquire Iowa Northern Railway
CN has announced that it has signed and closed an agreement to acquire Iowa Northern…

Business succession planning is simply good business strategy
Succession planning is a component of a long-term business strategy that requires careful consideration and…
SBA approves $139.3M in financing in Iowa
The Small Business Administration’s Iowa District Office has announced the agency’s Fiscal Year 2023 loan…

West Side Transport driver achieves five million accident-free miles
West Side Transport recently recognized Thornton Dixon, over the road truck driver, for achieving five…
Marion senior planner receives Waypoint’s Tribute to Women of Achievement award
Kesha Billings, a senior planner at the City of Marion’s Community Development Department, received recognition…

Downtown Cedar Rapids vision plan foresees activated, connected city core
A far-reaching visioning plan for downtown Cedar Rapids envisions a rejuvenated mixed-use city core with…

CRAAR names Sheila King its Realtor of the Year
The Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors (CRAAR) has awarded Sheila King, of Skogman Realty,…
Coulter named market director of Palmer Group’s Cedar Rapids office
Michael Coulter has been promoted to market director of Palmer Group’s Cedar Rapids location, effective…

Home prices continued to rise in September
National home prices continued to increase in September, according to the National Association of Home…

Iowa Leading Indicators Index falls slightly in October
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 105.6 in October, down .4% from a…

Iowa City receives Gold Level designation for solar energy efforts
Iowa City recently received a Gold Level designation from the national SolSmart program, in recognition…

Marion Sun launches as new online newspaper
Marion has begun a new chapter in local journalism with the launch of the Marion…
