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Popeyes sues Iowa franchisee for continuing operations after franchise termination
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken is suing an Iowa franchise owner for continuing to operate under the restaurants’ name despite the termination of their franchise agreement. Iowa franchisee and Illinois resident Asif Poonja and Jam Equities, his limited liability company, failed to…
Champions of Nature: Indian Creek Nature Center celebrates 50 years of growth
John Myers, executive director of Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) in Cedar Rapids, often contemplates…

Child care worker wage raise approved in Johnson County
A resolution to increase wages by two dollars an hour for eligible child care workers…

ACT to lay off 106 employees, continuing edtech spiral in Iowa City
ACT, Inc. has let go of 106 employees, 40 of which are located in the…
Fulton Lofts project breaks ground in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo district
Business and government leaders gathered Wednesday morning to break ground on Fulton Lofts in Cedar…

North Liberty Community Pantry seeks new director
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) board of directors is seeking a new executive director…

Iowa’s unemployment rate decreases to 2.7% in April
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.7% in April from 2.8% in March while…

U.S. officials say Iowa child labor bill does not comply with federal law
The child labor legislation awaiting Gov. Kim Reynolds’ signature does not comply with federal law,…

AIA Iowa releases quarterly construction trends report
The American Institute of Architects, Iowa Chapter (AIA Iowa) has unveiled its inaugural quarterly report…

Coralville RAGBRAI committee seeks vendors for overnight stop
The Coralville RAGBRAI Committee is currently seeking vendors for the July 28 overnight event to…

Hybrid work in the Corridor opens opportunities for real estate
As some of the largest companies across the country push for more employees to return…

UI Health Care ranks second in most trusted healthcare brands
A report from brand experience agency Moingle has ranked University of Iowa Health Care second…

Physicians at OB-GYN Associates to become Mercy Iowa City employees
Providers at OB-GYN Associates of Iowa City and Coralville will become Mercy Iowa City Hospital…

Corridor farmers markets return for the season
After more than 40 years selling her cinnamon rolls, pies, cookies and other baked goods…

Builder confidence in housing market increases for fifth month
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose across the country in…

Iowa Nonprofit Alliance celebrating launch in Iowa City
The newly formed Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is celebrating its official launch with regional events…




