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Hills Bank & Trust in Kalona named Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution
The Iowa Finance Authority has recognized two key players in Iowa’s agricultural lending community for their work supporting new farmers in 2024. Hills Bank & Trust Company, based in Kalona, has been named the Top Beginning Farmer Lending Institution of…
Linn County’s first industrial-scale solar project gets green light
Industrial-scale solar energy production has officially arrived in Linn County. Concluding a lengthy and often…

ADM reports record profit, strong earnings as grain processing rebounds
ADM reported a record profit for the fourth quarter on Tuesday on strong sales and…

GreatAmerica acquires IRH Capital to expand services to franchise market
GreatAmerica Financial Services has announced that it acquired the assets of IRH Capital LLC, a…

PepsiCo invests $35 million in Closed Loop Local Recycling Fund
PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) has announced a $35 million investment with Closed Loop Partners…

Alliant Energy named to America’s Most Responsible Companies list
For the second year in a row, Alliant Energy has been named to Newsweek’s list…

Cargill issues 2021 world mycotoxin report
Cargill has issued its 2021 world mycotoxin report, giving the animal feed industry actionable insights…

Update: Basix will survive under new ownership
Corridor Entertainment Group, owners of Iowa City’s LGBTQA bar Studio 13, is taking over ownership…

New partnership to help Kirkwood students pursuing tech careers
A new tuition assistance partnership between Kirkwood Community College and the City of Cedar Rapids…

Small businesses on the brink: New survey data shows Omicron hurting Main Street
Small business owners are being pushed to the brink with an unprecedented set of challenges…

Fareway donates more than $350K to Toys for Tots
Fareway recently presented a check for nearly $355,000 to the U.S. Marine Corps for their…

Linn Area Credit Union donates $4,000 to school pantries
Linn Area Credit Union has donated $4,000 to local school districts to help stock the…
Corridor airports not experiencing 5G complications at this time
The 5G coverage rollout controversy that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to limit landings…

World Cup wrestling coming to Coralville
The 2022 and 2023 Men’s and Women’s Freestyle World Cup wrestling events are coming to…

North Liberty asks for public input on city’s roadmap
North Liberty hosted a virtual roundtable Wednesday night with members of the public to assist…

Miller named CSPS interim executive director
New Bohemia District arts organization CSPS has named Jim Miller as its new interim executive…
