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NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in May to 98.8, surpassing the 51-year average of 98, according to the organization’s latest monthly report. Improvements in expected business conditions and sales expectations were…
Celebrating this year’s Women of Influence
The 2023 Women of Influence are an inspiring group of community leaders who have each…

2023 Emerging Woman of Influence: Marlén Mendoza
Marlén Mendoza set out for Washington, D.C. after graduating from the University of Iowa in…

2023 Women of Influence: Kelly Wood
After serving children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital for the past…

‘Just one step’: Boys & Girls Club breaks ground for Busse Unit
Supporters and representatives of the Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor gathered Thursday afternoon…

Integrated DNA Technologies workers consider forming union
Workers at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a Coralville-based biotechnology, clinical diagnostics and pharmaceutical development company,…

IUB approves Alliant’s request to reconsider Duane Arnold Solar advance ratemaking principles
The Iowa Utilities Board on Thursday approved advance ratemaking principles for the Duane Arnold Solar…
2023 Women of Influence: Thais Winkleblack
Thais Winkleblack glances at a sticky note displayed in the corner of her computer monitor…

2023 Women of Influence: Brianna Wills
Brianna Wills was involved in the Iowa City community before she officially moved to the…

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Gary Barta
Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Gary Barta, Athletic Director at the University of Iowa. Tom…

Lindale Mall sold to New York firm
Lindale Mall has been sold for $28.5 million in a transaction completed March 23, according…

His Hands Free Clinic hires doctor to meet growing demand
His Hands Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids has hired a new doctor to better serve…

Cedar Rapids State of the City address set for May 2
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell will deliver the 33rd annual State of the City address…

Uptown Marion wins two Main Street Iowa development awards
Uptown Marion received two top awards at the Main Street Iowa Development Awards program April…

Iowa Brewers Guild release new, hazy IPA
The Iowa Brewers Guild (IBG) has announced its collaborative new beer, the UNIFY Hazy IPA.…

The evolution of SEO: A look at one of our greatest tools
The internet drives almost everything we do, both as businesses and as consumers. We communicate,…