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Top four products advance to the final round of 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa
And then there were four. The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the top four products advancing to the final round of the 2026 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition, presented by Nicolet National Bank. The final…
Supporters gather for dedication of HallMar Village senior living community
As supporters and staff gathered Thursday, Nov. 2 for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for…
First Linn County Food Symposium links local food communities together
The first Linn County Food Symposium linked nonprofits, farmers, producers, food service programs and food…
ImOn offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe Park in Marion
ImOn Communications, a provider of high-speed Internet services, is offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe…
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased in September
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 106.0 (100=1999) in September (-0.3%) from a…
IEDA announces five Cedar Rapids projects that qualify for state tax credits
Five Cedar Rapids redevelopment projects have qualified for state tax credits, the Iowa Economic Development…
New Health Sciences Academic Building breaks ground in Iowa City
The University of Iowa recently broke ground on its Health Sciences Academic Building, a 263,000-square-foot,…
Yields look strong as Iowa harvesting nears completion
Farmers in Iowa are routinely harvesting more than 200 bushels of corn per acre this…
10 Iowa food trucks that you could have at your next event
Adding a food truck to your event can be a fun way to feed your…
GEICO announces layoff of 25 employees in North Liberty
GEICO has announced a layoff of 25 employees at its North Liberty office, part of…
EPA fines Red Star Yeast in Cedar Rapids for alleged hazardous waste violations
Red Star Yeast in Cedar Rapids will pay $37,705 in civil penalties and purchase emergency…
Lion Bridge Brewing Co. is bringing customization to event beverages
On any given day of the week, a local brewmaster can be found conceptualizing and…
Linn County REC donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage Campaign
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative has donated $25,000 to Building North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign,…
CRST acquires Texas-based BCB Transport
Cedar Rapids-based CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. has acquired BCB Transport in Mansfield, Texas, according to…
Iowa City announces new economic development coordinator
Iowa City has a new economic development coordinator. Rachel Kilburg Varley has worked for the…
Barton named Alliant Energy CEO; current CEO Larson to become executive chairman
Lisa Barton has been elected CEO of Alliant Energy, and current board chair and CEO…
