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Iowa leading indicators inch up in April
Iowa’s leading economic index edged higher in April, though persistent weakness in nonfarm employment continues to cloud the outlook heading into summer. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose 0.2 percent to 108.3 in April, up from 108.1 in March, according…
Lower setback standards recommended for Linn County natural gas power plant zoning amendment
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded a proposed zoning amendment for natural…
New waste management clause to be added to Linn County data center ordinance
Linn County’s new ordinance governing the approval and development of large-scale data centers is taking…
New shuttle service will connect Dubuque to Cedar Rapids airport
An Iowa ground transportation company will begin shuttle service March 1 connecting travelers from the…
Central Furniture Rescue founder to step down at end of 2026
Susan Johnston, founder and executive director of Central Furniture Rescue, plans to step away from…
University of Iowa researchers create tools for cancer tracking in different states
As Iowa officials drill down on their fight to understand and address high cancer rates…
CSI report: Midwest inflation eases to 2.4% in January
Year-over-year inflation in the Midwest and United States fell to 2.4% in January, down from…
Iowa Donor Network names new board, advisory members
The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) has announced the appointment of four new members to its board of…
House proposal would expand landowner damage claims from pipeline construction
A House subcommittee advanced a bill Thursday that would allow landowners to renegotiate damage claims…
Iowa City Downtown District partners with University of Iowa on First Round, monthly networking series
The Iowa City Downtown District has partnered with the University of Iowa Office of Innovation…
Iowa lawmakers look to create standard language for county renewable energy regulations
A House subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday, Feb. 11 that would create standard language for…
New downtown Iowa City café blends Middle Eastern, Western cuisine
A new café combining Middle Eastern and Western culinary traditions opened at 14 S. Clinton…
Mixed-use project to breathe new life into downtown building
A new mixed-use building project is coming to a long-vacant downtown commercial building along Second…
F&M Bank CEO joins Chicago Fed advisory council
Nate Dunn, president and CEO of F&M Bank, has been selected to join the Federal…
The Downtown Dish: The past, present, and future of the Iowa City arts scene
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone chat about…
Cornell College president to step down; search begins for 16th president
Cornell College has launched a national search for its 16th president following current President Jonathan…
