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Landus begins national search for new CEO
Landus, Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative, has launched a nationwide search for its next chief executive officer. According to a news release, the search follows months of internal conversations with employees and farmer-owners, led by interim CEO Sam Caton and the…
IEDA announces five Cedar Rapids projects that qualify for state tax credits
Five Cedar Rapids redevelopment projects have qualified for state tax credits, the Iowa Economic Development…
New Health Sciences Academic Building breaks ground in Iowa City
The University of Iowa recently broke ground on its Health Sciences Academic Building, a 263,000-square-foot,…
Yields look strong as Iowa harvesting nears completion
Farmers in Iowa are routinely harvesting more than 200 bushels of corn per acre this…
10 Iowa food trucks that you could have at your next event
Adding a food truck to your event can be a fun way to feed your…
GEICO announces layoff of 25 employees in North Liberty
GEICO has announced a layoff of 25 employees at its North Liberty office, part of…
EPA fines Red Star Yeast in Cedar Rapids for alleged hazardous waste violations
Red Star Yeast in Cedar Rapids will pay $37,705 in civil penalties and purchase emergency…
Lion Bridge Brewing Co. is bringing customization to event beverages
On any given day of the week, a local brewmaster can be found conceptualizing and…
Linn County REC donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage Campaign
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative has donated $25,000 to Building North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign,…
CRST acquires Texas-based BCB Transport
Cedar Rapids-based CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. has acquired BCB Transport in Mansfield, Texas, according to…
Iowa City announces new economic development coordinator
Iowa City has a new economic development coordinator. Rachel Kilburg Varley has worked for the…
Barton named Alliant Energy CEO; current CEO Larson to become executive chairman
Lisa Barton has been elected CEO of Alliant Energy, and current board chair and CEO…
North Liberty Family Health Centre to join UnityPoint Clinic
Family practice clinic North Liberty Family Health Centre will be joining UnityPoint Clinic in December,…
Mercy Auxiliary kicks off holiday season with Mistletoe Market
Mercy Auxiliary will host its 11th annual Mistletoe Market from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.…
Existing home sales plunge to 13-year low
Existing home sales in September fell to lowest level since October 2010 as limited inventory…
The Lodge receives first short term rental permit in Amana
Lace Lodging in Amana, Iowa, has been purchased by Cedar Prairie LLC, a property management…