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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…
Iverson, Bohnsack installed to NAHB leadership roles at builders’ show
Jay Iverson, the executive vice president of the Home Builders Association (HBA) of Iowa, was…

Iowa Architectural Foundation to lead tour of Sullivan buildings in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF) will lead an in-person tour April 2 of two historic…

NAR blog: Impact of Russia-Ukraine tensions on the U.S. housing market
By Scholastica (Gay) Cororaton Any decline in international real estate transactions will have little direct…

Developer ‘highly encouraged’ after commission opens door to Linn County casino application
UPDATED MARCH 9: In Jonathan Swain’s view, there’s no better time than now for a…

NewBo City Market, Feed Iowa First partner to support immigrant farmers
Starting in May, the NewBo City Market will host weekly farmers’ markets featuring local farmers…

IntelliSee wins top NSCA production innovation award at annual conference
IntelliSee, an AI-powered risk mitigation platform based in Coralville, was named overall winner at the…

Transamerica acquires TAG Resources to boost pooled retirement plan offerings
Transamerica has expanded its pooled retirement plan capabilities with the acquisition of TAG Resources, LLC,…

Whirlpool outlines progress on Net Zero targets as part of sustainability commitment
Whirlpool Corporation issued an update Monday on progress towards achieving Net Zero targets the company…

State committee approves Steindler application for North Liberty ambulatory surgery center
The State Health Facilities Review Committee on Monday unanimously approved Steindler Orthopedic Clinic’s certificate of…

Corridor Companies awarded Iowa Manufacturing 4.0 grants
Nine Corridor manufacturers will be investing in new manufacturing and technology tools to improve their…
Mercy Medical, Mount Mercy announce education assistance program
Mercy Medical Center and Mount Mercy University have announced a new partnership that will help…

Dr. Terry Wahls receives $2.5M to study effects of diet on MS
Dr. Terry Wahls, a University of Iowa professor of internal medicine, has been gifted $2.5…
Iowans need to watch for ‘spearphishing’ scams at work
Iowans are being warned about a new type of scam called “spearphishing.” Jim Temmer, with…

Queen Anne Victorian home in North Liberty offered for free under one condition
A Queen Anne Victorian that has stood the test of time in North Liberty needs…

Cedar Rapids will host figure skating championships
Cedar Rapids will host the U.S. Midwestern Adult Sectional Figure Skating Championships on March 11-13…