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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…
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation pledges $1 million to Iowa FFA
To help reverse the decline in ag educators, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) has…
Report: Iowa hiring struggles fifth-worst in the U.S.
Iowa employers’ hiring struggles are the fifth-worst in the nation, according to a report published…
Covenant Family Solutions expanding to Davenport
Covenant Family Solutions (CFS), a behavioral healthcare provider based in Cedar Rapids, announced the opening…
ABI’s Nicole Crain appointed to BIPAC board of directors
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) announced Executive Vice President Nicole Crain’s appointment…
Coralville-based IntelliSee awarded $500,000 IEDA loan
IntelliSee, an AI-powered risk mitigation platform that improves upon the capability of existing surveillance cameras,…
New Iowa House bill would restrict eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines
The three carbon dioxide pipelines proposed in Iowa are “economic development” projects that do not…
Iowa ABI Business Day will bring business, legislative leaders together
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) will bring together business leaders from around…
Health Care Summit speaker: Parallel integration can address crisis
Tim Sagers gets straight to the point: We’re spending more in the U.S. on health…
Tuesday Morning files for bankruptcy, closes Iowa stores
National home goods and decor retailer Tuesday Morning is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and…
EIHC offers Saturday vaccine clinics, free transportation
Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids is offering eight Saturday clinics for individuals interested…
Affordable housing projects set for southwest Cedar Rapids
Two neighboring city-owned properties in southwest Cedar Rapids are set to be redeveloped for affordable…
Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant headed to Iowa River Landing
At the former home of La Vecina, West Des Moines-based Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant is…
North Liberty picks fire station site, advances new park proposal
North Liberty City Council moved forward Feb. 14 with plans to construct a second fire…
Alliant Energy named a Forbes ‘Best Employer’ of 2023
Alliant Energy has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for the…
Gov. Reynolds, IEDA announce $2M in Manufacturing 4.0 Funding
Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 15,…