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2025 Entrepreneur of the Year: Brandon Pratt
Lion Development Group owner Brandon Pratt was living in Florida when the housing market crashed in 2008, leading to the Great Recession and widespread unemployment. At the time, he was working for a publicly traded real estate company, which folded…
Three Corridor companies received SBA loans in October
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Together in Song Chorus to perform classic film favorites
The Together in Song Chorus, sponsored by The Family Caregivers Center of Mercy, will perform…
First reading of Linn County ‘agritourism’ ordinance amendment approved
With little discussion, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously at a work session…
Local executives share how collegiate sports shaped their leadership skills
Former college basketball player and coach Hanna Howard was recently named CEO of Fort Worth-based…
Two new camp-themed restaurants to open in downtown Iowa City
The Iowa City Downtown District announced this week, two new locally-owned restaurants will open on…
Local golf on course for more growth?
University of Iowa Hall of Fame golfer Sean McCarty has qualified for three major championships…
Supporters gather for dedication of HallMar Village senior living community
As supporters and staff gathered Thursday, Nov. 2 for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for…
First Linn County Food Symposium links local food communities together
The first Linn County Food Symposium linked nonprofits, farmers, producers, food service programs and food…
ImOn offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe Park in Marion
ImOn Communications, a provider of high-speed Internet services, is offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe…
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased in September
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 106.0 (100=1999) in September (-0.3%) from a…
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…
