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Focus on honesty continues to guide Altorfer CAT after nearly 70 years in business
“Tell it like it is” serves as more than a succinct tagline for Altorfer CAT — it continues to guide the company’s philosophy after nearly 70 years in business. Derek Altorfer, president of the Cedar Rapids-based heavy equipment dealer, said…
Iowa Business Council to release annual competitive dashboard report March 10
The Iowa Business Council will unveil its annual Iowa Competitive Dashboard report during a virtual…
Historic Iowa City building to house bakery, gift shop after major renovation
One of Iowa City’s oldest surviving commercial structures is getting a new life. The building…
Why more Iowa business owners are turning to ESOPs
For many business owners, retirement is not just a financial decision — it’s a personal…
Google to shift data center plans from rural Linn County to Palo
Google has abandoned its plans to construct a data center in unincorporated Linn County, and…
Novy launches Syncra, AI-based scheduling platform for independent emergency medicine groups
Novy Venture Studio has officially launched Syncra, an artificial intelligence-based scheduling platform built for independent…
Bird flu detected in Washington County backyard flock
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal…
Washington Chamber honors coach, hardware store with annual awards
The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named veteran track coach Steve Roth its 2025 Citizen…
Watson Metal opens at former Fisher Group building in Hiawatha
Two business developments are signaling a period of economic momentum in Hiawatha, as Watson Metal,…
First Mid Bancshares expands Iowa footprint with Two Rivers acquisition
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc., the…
Brucemorchestra to return in 2026 after community rallies to fund beloved concert
Orchestra Iowa has confirmed that its popular outdoor concert series, Brucemorchestra, will return after a…
Hiawatha remodeler Hometown Restyling marks 40 years, transitions to employee ownership
Hometown Restyling is celebrating two milestones at once: the Hiawatha-based residential remodeler is marking its…
South of 6 Business District launches Grassroots Ambassador pilot program
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is launching a pilot program aimed at…
Kirkwood to host annual Safety Conference March 26
Kirkwood Community College will host its annual Safety Conference on Thursday, March 26, at The…
The Downtown Dish: Mackenzie DeRoo, Greater Iowa City, Inc.
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Anna Moyers Stone and Charlie Nusser chat about…
How the Iowa City Area Sports Commission turned wrestling into a $16M economic powerhouse
Luke Eustice was asked recently what sets the sports commission at the Iowa City/Coralville Area…
