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Report: Iowa farmland values tick up 1.3%, outlook remains positive
Iowa cropland values edged up 1.3% on a statewide average between September 2025 and March 2026, according to the Land Trends and Value Survey presented by the Iowa Farm and Land Chapter #2 REALTORS Land Institute. Tillable acre values rose…
Canine healers join UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Two new furry employees will soon greet patients at the University of Iowa Stead Family…
Marketing has evolved from 4 Ps to 7 Ps
Whether you are a small business owner or an executive for a Fortune 500 company,…
2024 payroll tax rates lowest allowed by state law
For the second consecutive year, Iowa’s payroll tax rates will be the lowest allowed by…
Popular Iowa City dry bar to open Cedar Rapids location
A dry bar, with locations in the Quad Cities and Iowa City, is expanding to…
First housing project set for Neighborhood at Indian Creek
The Marion City Council’s recent approval of a revised preliminary plat for a housing subdivision…
Regionalism is dying
Regionalism isn’t dead, but it might be dying. A recent example of the continued decay…
Casey’s store fined for repeatedly failing to test drinking water
A Casey’s General Store in eastern Iowa repeatedly failed to report tests of its drinking…
Iowa Nonprofit Alliance launches in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Nonprofit Alliance (INA) is launching in Cedar Rapids. The INA hopes to teach…
Historic Stone City General Store Pub to close Nov. 1
The historic Stone City General Store Pub will be closing its doors as a bar…
Mercy acquires new breast specimen imaging system
Cedar Rapids-based Mercy Medical Center has acquired the first CT (3D) breast specimen imaging system…
Wendy Ford retires after 17 years as Iowa City’s economic development coordinator
Be creative, open to new ideas and willing to help – and enjoy the ride.…
Eastern Iowa couple acquires renowned Oregon Flute Store
Jonny and Maria Lipford of Cedar Rapids, esteemed figures in the flute community, have announced…
CRST wins Quest for Quality awards from Logistics Management
CRST The Transportation Solution has won two 2023 Quest for Quality awards for transportation service…
Berthel Fisher acquires MP Butterworth & Associates
Berthel Fisher Companies, a Cedar Rapids-based, full-service independent financial services firm, has acquired MP Butterworth…
How Sólás H2O went from idea to national brand in under a year
“We’re kind of in the top three of canned water right now,” Mark Pattison said.…
