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State awards $1.12M for biofuels infrastructure projects across Iowa
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $1.12 million in cost-share grants to support 24 new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state. The funding was awarded during the board’s quarterly meeting on July…
UI’s Mayflower preliminary assessment far below $45 million price tag
The University of Iowa is selling its Mayflower residence hall as part of a five-year…
Bankruptcy trustee objects to UI’s plans for a speedy purchase of Mercy Hospital
A federal bankruptcy trustee has objected to plans by the University of Iowa to fast-track…
Alliant Energy reports more than 50% of energy from renewable sources
More than 50% of the energy Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility provided to its customers in…
IEDA awards grants to Corridor arts, cultural projects
More than two dozen arts and cultural projects in the Corridor are among 131 Iowa…
Community Foundation celebrating nonprofit professionals
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host an event on Thursday, Sept. 14, to…
Dhakai wins $40k at annual entrepreneurial competition
Dhakai, a Des Moines-based technology company and marketplace that helps connect U.S. clothing brands with…
North Liberty-based Learn Spatial helps neurodivergent learning
Educational entrepreneur Mike Quinn, based in North Liberty, Iowa, has launched a new and innovative…
Olde Brick House targets Irish comfort food, pub-style atmosphere
The Olde Brick House in Cedar Rapids formally opened to the public at 11 a.m.…
Canine healers join UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Two new furry employees will soon greet patients at the University of Iowa Stead Family…
Marketing has evolved from 4 Ps to 7 Ps
Whether you are a small business owner or an executive for a Fortune 500 company,…
2024 payroll tax rates lowest allowed by state law
For the second consecutive year, Iowa’s payroll tax rates will be the lowest allowed by…
Popular Iowa City dry bar to open Cedar Rapids location
A dry bar, with locations in the Quad Cities and Iowa City, is expanding to…
First housing project set for Neighborhood at Indian Creek
The Marion City Council’s recent approval of a revised preliminary plat for a housing subdivision…
Regionalism is dying
Regionalism isn’t dead, but it might be dying. A recent example of the continued decay…
Casey’s store fined for repeatedly failing to test drinking water
A Casey’s General Store in eastern Iowa repeatedly failed to report tests of its drinking…