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ALPLA opens development hub in Iowa City
Packaging manufacturer ALPLA Inc. has opened a new Learning & Development Hub in Iowa City, establishing what the company calls the first apprenticeship program of its kind in North America. Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague and Austrian Ambassador Petra Schneebauer…
ACT releases toolkit to align education, employers, and economic development
ACT announced Friday it’s releasing the Pathways to Success Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to…
Holmes Murphy launches Holmes Base platform for property casualty operations
Holmes Murphy has launched Holmes Base, a proprietary platform built on Salesforce Financial Services Cloud…
NRC to hold public meeting April 14 on Duane Arnold restart
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission will hold a public meeting April 14 to discuss licensing reviews…
Iowa Women’s Foundation opens grant applications for 2026
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) opened the application process for its 2026 grants, offering up…
Iowa City zoning amendments would allow conversion of former hotelVetro and Hotel Chauncey to residential uses
A pair of text amendments to Iowa City’s central business zoning code could pave the…
Transamerica confirms ‘fewer than 25’ layoffs in Iowa
Layoffs at Transamerica’s operations in Iowa have impacted “fewer than 25” employees, a Transamerica spokesperson…
Mercy Medical names DeWolf interim president and CEO
Mercy Medical Center has named Greg DeWolf as interim president and CEO following the retirement…
Alliant Energy Foundation Awards Over $638,000 in Community Grants
The Alliant Energy Foundation announced Thursday it has awarded more than $638,000 in its first…
Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores joins S&P 500
Casey’s General Stores Inc. has been added to the S&P 500, marking the first time…
UI Health Care opens expanded postpartum unit
University of Iowa Health Care has opened an expanded inpatient postpartum unit, adding capacity for…
Iowa unemployment holds at 3.4% in January as labor force participation rises
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.4% in January, while the state added…
Cedar Rapids, Iowa City Named to Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live
Two Eastern Iowa cities were recognized on Livability.com’s annual Top 100 Best Places to Live…
Iowa Women’s Foundation names Claudia Schabel as new president and CEO
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has appointed Claudia Schabel as its new president and CEO, the…
Workforce development forum slated for Cedar Rapids manufacturers, small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced a free workforce development forum for Iowa manufacturers and small…
Iowa Business Council projects positive six-month economic outlook
Iowa businesses are projecting a positive economic outlook over the next six months, with the…
