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Indigenous-led nonprofit seeks to create ‘resilience and innovation hub’ in Iowa City
An Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues, as well as the reclamation and restoration of land, is seeking to purchase an acre of real estate just south of downtown Iowa City. Great Plains Action Society, a…
Iowa’s unemployment rate decreased in March
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.8% in March from 2.9% in February, according…
Taco Depot headed to downtown Iowa City
Taco Depot, a Cedar Rapids-based restaurant, is expanding to 119 E. Washington St. next to…
Taco Gato now open to public in downtown Cedar Rapids
After a brief soft opening, Taco Gato is now fully open to the public in…
Petrost Therapeutics wins $25,000 at Iowa JPEC awards
Petrost Therapeutics recently won first prize at the UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC)…
Johnson County launches apprenticeship program
Johnson County has launched a new apprenticeship program aimed at supporting local workforce development efforts…
Ross Dress for Less replacing Gordmans store in Coralville
Discount department store Ross Dress for Less will open at the site of the former…
Coe, Drake law school announce 3+3 partnership
Students at Coe College in Cedar Rapids now have an opportunity to earn a bachelor’s…
David’s Bridal plans layoffs in Marion, other Iowa stores
David’s Bridal plans to lay off employees at all four of its Iowa stores, including…
Cedar Rapids Marriott, Residence Inn up for auction
The Cedar Rapids Marriott is up for auction. According to a listing on the commercial…
Linn County officials continue to evaluate Bertram ‘Blue’ Bridge options
Officials with the Linn County Secondary Road Department and engineering contractors continue to evaluate removal…
Wealth advisor Bradley Shelman honored by Forbes
Bradley Shelman, a private wealth advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Iowa City, was named to…
ISETA to host solar event for houses of worship, nonprofits
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is hosting the Going Solar: Houses of Worship…
Department of Labor to host H-2B online seminar
The U.S. Department of Labor is holding an online seminar April 18 to educate businesses…
Iowa submits hydrogen hub application with Nebraska, Missouri
Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri have submitted a joint grant application to the U.S. Department of…
UI student Vander Sanden heading for entrepreneur competition
Losing $40 on an initial business venture would discourage most 15-year-olds. Instead, it thrust Jacob…
