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How Iowa’s workforce, location and infrastructure keep manufacturers coming
Manufacturing accounts for 17% of Iowa’s gross domestic product, contributing $35 billion annually to its economy and making it the state’s largest industry, according to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The state’s central location, skilled workforce and network of…
Erickson Cab Co. takes Washington County riders where no Uber will go
Since Brittany Erickson opened her rural taxi service in October, her phone hasn’t stopped ringing.…
GreatAmerica Financial Services opens Spring application period for employee advised fund
GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation announced Monday it’s opened the spring application period for its Employee…
Cedar Rapids Public Library seeks artist for grand opening exhibit at new Busse Branch.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library is seeking an artist for a special Grand Opening Exhibit…
F&M Bank employees raise over $27,000 for Iowa charities
MANCHESTER, Iowa — F&M Bank employees and the bank’s matching program raised $27,635.48 for four…
Heartlanders to sit out a season, but owner vows return to Coralville ice
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series looking at the Iowa Heartlanders…
Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance amended again for more setback ‘flexibility’
The oft-amended Linn County ordinance governing the development of gas-fired power plants in the county’s…
Chipotle opens new Iowa City spot with drive-thru
Chipotle Mexican Grill is set to open a new location at 21 Sturgis Corner Drive,…
Amy Kristof-Brown reappointed as Dean of University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business
Amy Kristof-Brown has been reappointed to a second five-year term as dean of the University…
Uptown Marion to host first ‘Vision to Venture’ entrepreneur networking event April 2
Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa Community will host its first Vision to Venture…
Eastern Iowa Airport conducting donation drive for TSA employees amid government shutdown
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids has launched a public donation drive to support…
Iowa manufacturing competition seeks ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ nominations
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry is partnering with Nicolet National Bank to host…
The Downtown Dish: André Perry, Hancher’s role in Iowa City’s arts scene
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone discuss new…
Mayor proclaims March 19 as Buy 319 Local Day in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell has proclaimed March 19 as Buy 319 Local Day in…
Kading Properties seeks Iowa cities with workforce housing needs
As communities across Iowa scramble to expand their housing stock – particularly options for working…
Faust steps down as Willis Dady Homeless Services executive director
Alicia Faust is stepping down as executive director of Willis Dady Homeless Services after nearly…
