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Procter & Gamble to add 100 new jobs with $150M Iowa City expansion
Procter & Gamble is planning to expand its Oral-B Laboratories production capacity in Iowa City, a $150 million project estimated to create 100 new full-time jobs. The company is adding a new production line that will “manufacture products in Iowa…
FOMO Food Truck looks to provide gourmet on the go to Cedar Rapids
Many people have experienced FOMO, the fear of missing out, but one Cedar Rapids business…
James Leach delivers keynote at CBJ Manufacturing Conference
The ongoing transformation to Industry 4.0, or smart manufacturing processes, depends in large measure to…
Art gallery opens near Coe; renovations under way for new cafe
A group of Cedar Rapids entrepreneurs are working to renovate and reopen a pair of…
Agritourism on the rise in Johnson, Washington counties
In the fall, it’s not unusual for social media feeds to be saturated with photos…
MidWestOne opens new office in Cedar Rapids
MidWestOne Bank is hosting a grand opening event on Wednesday, Sept. 27, to celebrate its…
Vanorny named president of Iowa League of Cities executive board
Cedar Rapids City Council member Ashley Vanorny has been named the president of the executive…
Holmes Murphy, TrustLayer partner to streamline insurance verification
Holmes Murphy, an independent insurance brokerage headquartered in Waukee, Iowa, has announced its partnership with…
Ellis Golf Course clubhouse wins more design awards
The design awards keep on coming for the new Ellis Golf Course clubhouse in northwest…
CommUnity Crisis Services facing major layoffs
CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City is planning 100 layoffs, effective Sept. 29. The layoffs…
These three Iowa entrepreneurs work with national, international clients
“I’m really lucky that I live in a time when location doesn’t really matter,” said…
Hiawatha celebrates growth, looks to future at State of the City event
Progress continued to define the past year for Hiawatha’s economic development — steady, if incremental,…
Applications accepted for Community Food and Farm Grant
Johnson County is accepting applications through 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, for the second Community…
Cedar Rapids among country’s top 25 job markets, new report says
Cedar Rapids ranks among the 25 best job markets in America, according to a new…
The Armstrong Hub to celebrate grand opening on Sept. 26
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept.…
Kirkwood recognized as leader in work-based learning
The Department of Education has recognized Kirkwood Community College as a national leader in work-based…
