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Top 16 finalists announced in 2025 ‘Coolest Thing Made in Iowa’ contest

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has announced the Top 16 finalists in the 2025 “Coolest Thing Made in Iowa” contest, following nearly 27,000 votes cast during the initial public voting round. The finalists will now face off…

CR hospitals adjust visitor guidelines

UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital and Mercy Cedar Rapids are adjusting visitor guidelines for hospitalized patients.…

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Johnson County votes to increase minimum wage

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the county’s recommended minimum wage…

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SBA continues Boots to Business entrepreneurship training

The U.S. Small Business Administration invites eligible non-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, private…

McGrath confirms purchase of Toyota of Iowa City

UPDATED MARCH 25 McGrath Auto is buying Toyota of Iowa City, general manager Gavin McGrath…

Cedar Rapids, National Gay Pilots Association to host summer fly-in event

Together with the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), Cedar Rapids Tourism Office and the National Gay…

Four Oaks to receive generous gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, mom, writer and advocate, has made a generous gift to Four Oaks…

Phelan’s Interiors transitioning to corporate sector

Cedar Rapids-based Phelan’s Interiors is transitioning to the corporate sector, according to a news release…

Affordable Housing Network names new director

Danielle Rodriguez has been named the new director of the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI).…

Iowa City receives collaborative grant to advance affordable housing equity

The City of Iowa City will collaborate with the cities of Henderson, Nev. and Eau…

Existing home sales fall in February

As rising mortgage rates and home prices continued to price out homebuyers and reduce affordability,…

Building material prices increase slightly

The prices of goods used in residential construction, excluding energy, climbed 1.6% in February (not…

Almost Famous Popcorn acquires Noble Popcorn, expands to Sac City

Almost Famous Popcorn Company announced March 22 the acquisition of Sac City-based Noble Popcorn. The…

Speakers announced for Iowa Technology Summit April 12

The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the speakers for the 2022 Iowa Technology Summit,…

Cornell president on advisory committee to launch new pathway to law school

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has announced a new initiative that will offer undergraduate…

PepsiCo, N-Drip partner to innovate water-saving benefits for farmers worldwide

PepsiCo and N-Drip have announced a partnership to help farmers around the world adopt game-changing…