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Iowa Leading Indicators Index edges up in February amid federal data gaps
Iowa’s Leading Indicators Index rose slightly in February, though federal government shutdown-related data gaps limited the scope of the monthly report. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.04% to 108.1 in February 2026, up from 108.0 in January. The monthly…
Alliant Energy offering 25 innovation scholarships
Alliant Energy is seeking applications for their 2023 innovation scholarships. Up to 25 students will…
UIHC considering new outpatient clinic building, seek third party
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a third-party development team to acquire land,…
JRS Pharma announces manufacturing expansion in Cedar Rapids
JRS Pharma has formally announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids. Construction…
NewBo City Market launching artist residency program
A residency program complete with business incubation space, programming stipends and studio space is coming…
New Rover app provides efficient care at St. Luke’s Hospital
Bedside caregivers on some units at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital have begun using Rover, an…
Iowa City Downtown District introduces concierge shopping for the holidays
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is introducing complimentary concierge shopping for the 2022 holiday…
Iowa City again named among top Gay Travel Awards destinations
Think Iowa City, the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, is an official nominee…
Two more Iowa City projects receive tourism grants
Two more events and projects have been awarded funds via the Iowa City Tourism Grant…
Will Iowa City reap benefits of ICAD, ICABP merger?
On Nov. 17, the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…
NAHB, other trade groups urge Congress to act on transformer supply issues
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), along with five other building and utility trade…
Hills Bank providing financial literacy education to students
Hills Bank and Trust Company is giving 15,000 students across 43 schools in Eastern Iowa…
Iowa DOT to hold public meeting on I-380 changes, impact on Corridor
The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing on a widening project and…
Report: U.S. home prices continue to soften in September
Home prices slowed in September as higher mortgage rates continued to weaken demand, according to…
Ingredion strike part of growing national trend
With a union strike against the Ingredion plant in Cedar Rapids nearing the end of…
Banta named president, CEO of United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties
Jennifer Banta has been named as the new president and CEO of the United Way…
