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Goolsbee cautions Iowa ag, manufacturing industries: Economic changes ahead
With its reliance on agriculture and manufacturing, the Midwest economy is especially sensitive to global economic challenges such as tariffs, Chicago Fed President and CEO Austan Goolsbee told leaders at the Corridor Media Group’s Mid-Year Economic Review events. The Q&A-style…
CommUnity’s Project Holiday returns for 35th year
During this holiday season, CommUnity’s Food Bank plans to provide nearly 1,500 local families with…
Iowa City airport brings nearly $24 million in economic activity
The Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) brings in $24 million annually in total economic activity,…
Iowa reaches settlements with Walmart, Teva, Allergan
Iowa has reached final agreements with opioid makers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan for a combined…
Real estate sales down in Iowa, but prices are up
Home prices were up 10% and sales decreased 34% in Iowa in October, according to…
LSF Medical Solutions honored at Innovation Challenge Awards
LSF Medical Solutions won first place and $20,000 for Best Technology in the incubator startup…
Linn supervisors to consider ordinance on setbacks from hazardous material pipelines
A proposed Linn County ordinance primarily designed to regulate setbacks from pipelines carrying hazardous materials…
Catherine McAuley Center celebrates completion of $5 million campaign
The Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) celebrated meeting its $5 million campaign goal in a ceremony…
Eastern Iowa Airport on track for second busiest year
Thanksgiving travel will be busy at the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), and officials say the…
Coralville startup CartilaGen receives IEDA grant
A Coralville medical technology startup has received an innovation grant from the Iowa Economic Development…
Bull Force wins first place at Iowa JPEC Fall Venture School
Bull Force and its founder Greg Schut won first place and $2,000 at the University…
UnityPoint Health offers new virtual care option
UnityPoint Clinic now offers two convenient ways for patients to receive care anywhere in Iowa,…
Marion awards final round of Business Innovation & Support grants
The Marion City Council awarded 11 local small businesses a combined $106,844 through the Business…
IEDA approves grant for Convergen Energy’s manufacturing facility
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board unanimously approved a financial incentive package for Convergen Energy…
Havenpark Communities expands West Branch Village
Havenpark Communities, operator and developer of manufactured home communities around the country, expanded its West…
Mercy Foundation, Fairfax State announce Giving Tuesday match challenge
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation and Fairfax State Savings Bank are joining forces to raise…