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NewBo Market scales back ‘Next Level Local’ expansion plans
Escalating construction costs have prompted Cedar Rapids’ NewBo City Market to scale back its Next Level Local expansion plans. “We’ve made major modifications to the project, just doing the fiscally responsible thing and what’s right for the Market,” said Joana…
IBC elects new officers, announces legislative priorities
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has elected its slate of 2023/2024 officers at its final…
Flannigan’s sports bar shuts down, points to staffing shortages
Flannigan’s Sports Bar & Grill, connected to Iowa River Power in Coralville, is no longer…
Forbes recognizes book by UI professor
A book co-authored by University of Iowa business professor Beth Livingston has been named one…
Gov. Reynolds awards UI $8.2 million for bioscience research, economic development
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has awarded an $8.2 million grant to the University of Iowa…
Iowa manufacturers to target innovation, technology in first quarter of 2023
A majority of Iowa manufacturers expect to make capital expenditures in the first quarter of…
St. Luke’s Foundation receives grant to purchase horse riding simulators
St. Luke’s Foundation has received a $17,281 grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to…
International Paper awards grant to Families Helping Families
The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $3,500 grant to Families Helping Families of Iowa…
Iowa jobless rate ticks up in November
While Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.7% in November, the state’s seasonally…
ProCircular urging organizations, private citizens to delete TikTok
One of Iowa’s largest cybersecurity firms is recommending users to uninstall TikTok, following a directive…
Local art exhibit features artificial intelligence
Artistic images generated from artificial intelligence (AI) are prominently featured at an art showcase gallery…
Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance
Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…
Apple Creek Canine Resort expands, rebrands
After a recent expansion of facilities and services, Apple Creek Kennel has rebranded to become…
Vivian’s Soul Food permanently closes in Cedar Rapids
Vivian’s Soul Food, which opened its original location in Cedar Rapids in 2017, has announced…
Kirkwood releases results from area workforce survey
Kirkwood Community College has released the results from the Skills 2024 Survey, a report created…
Johnson County ranked fifth in incoming investment
A recent study that measures Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new business launches and new building…
