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Iowa Business Council projects positive six-month economic outlook

Iowa businesses are projecting a positive economic outlook over the next six months, with the Iowa Business Council’s first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey showing an overall index of 65.35 points — up 2.19 points from the fourth quarter of 2025 and…

Viewpoint Molecular Targeting to merge with Isoray Inc.

Coralville-based Viewpoint Molecular Targeting, a radiopharmaceutical company developing alpha-particle therapies and diagnostic imaging agents, is…

Viewpoint Molecular Targeting has merged with Richland, Washington-based medtech company Isoray Inc. CREDIT VIEWPOINT MOLECULAR TARGETING

NewBo City Market celebrates 10 years in New Bohemia District

NewBo City Market will celebrate its 10th year in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia District during…

NewBo City Market

Marion opens second round of Business Innovation & Support Grants

The city of Marion is now accepting applications for its second round of Business Innovation…

Uptown Marion

Storelocal Cedar Rapids to hold ribbon cutting Sept. 30

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for Storelocal Cedar…

Kirkwood, CID announce major funding for new aviation program

Nearly $1 million from a federal grant and local sources will go toward funding Kirkwood…

Eastern Iowa Airport Director Marty Lenss speaks to the audience during a federal grant funding announcement for a new Kirkwood aviation program Sept. 28.

Hiawatha leaders celebrate successes, look to propel growth

It’s a time-worn catchphrase, but it was emphasized repeatedly by Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO)…

Renewable energy report highlights economic impact in Iowa

A new study shows wind and solar renewable energy produces billions of dollars of economic…

Renewable energy

ECICOG to conduct Linn County housing study

The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) recently finalized a contract with Linn County…

ECICOG housing study

Lindale Mall parking ramp demolition under way

The parking ramp near Lindale Mall in northeast Cedar Rapids is being demolished, and mall…

Lindale Mall parking ramp demolition

ACT selects three higher education leaders as new board members

ACT announced Sept. 27 the appointments of three new board members, all of which have…

The courtyard entrance to the ACT Iowa City campus in the fall.

Marion developments converging to propel momentum

You may be surprised to learn that Marion is now the 13th largest city by…

A trio of restaurants on Coralville Strip closes doors

In a growing city like Coralville, owning a business along the strip on Highway 6…

Whirlpool to reach 100% renewable electricity for plant operations

Whirlpool has entered into a second wind Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) to progress toward…

Whirlpool Corporation

No talks slated as Ingredion strike nears end of second month

As a strike between Ingredion and its unionized plant employees in Cedar Rapids nears the…

Ingredion strike Chicago

MercyOne partners with Signify Health, prepares for risk-based payment

MercyOne will participate in a 2023 accountable care organization (ACO) with Signify Health, as MercyOne…

MercyOne will use healthcare platform Signify Health to create value-based payment programs.