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Don Hummer Trucking receives national recognition
Don Hummer Trucking has received a series of honors from industry partners and professional organizations, highlighting both its operational performance and employee satisfaction. The Cedar Rapids-based carrier earned three awards from major clients — PepsiCo, HNI Corporation (HON Company), and…
Millions in funding awarded to Dyersville water quality project at Field of Dreams site
As part of Iowa’s Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF), Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $38 million Friday…
Conference Board: Higher inflation to persist into 2023
Inflation has skyrocketed over the past year, hitting 7% by the end of 2021, and…
FedEx manager addresses CR Metro Economic Alliance meeting
At the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s 2021 annual meeting held today at the DoubleTree…
International Paper reports strong sales, but earnings fall short of estimates
International Paper reported net sales for the fourth quarter of 2021 Thursday that topped analysts’…
CRANDIC no longer involved with potential commuter rail plan
Plans for a commuter rail route stretching 9.1 miles from Iowa City to North Liberty…
Kimberly Hunter named interim CEO of UI Hospitals & Clinics
Kimberly Hunter has been named interim CEO of UI Hospitals & Clinics starting March 1,…
Program to bolster cybersecurity of emerging small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering $3 million in new funding for state…
Innovation and Inspiration Speaker Series begins Feb. 3
Matthew Rooda and Abraham Espinoza, founders of SwineTech, will kick off the Innovation and Inspiration…
Principal CEO: Workforce needs to return in-person
Any return to a “new normal” in the modern economy should include a return by…
Field Day Brewing site plan approved by North Liberty City Council
Field Day Brewing Company, a 20,910-square-foot micro-brewery, restaurant and entertainment facility expected to open its…
First MainStreet Insurance enters partnership with two new agencies
First MainStreet Insurance L.C. (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth Companies L.C., has entered into partnerships…
2021 sets new records in Iowa real estate
The 2021 real estate market in Iowa mirrored what much of the country experienced: Record…
New study: Cedar Rapids among best metros for renters to save for first home
Iowa has some of the nation’s best metros to save for your first home. With…
Builder confidence edges lower on inflation fears
Growing inflation concerns and ongoing supply chain disruptions snapped a four-month rise in builder sentiment…
Clear Creek Amana school district plans elementary school in Coralville
Clear Creek Amana Community School District voters will have the opportunity to voice their approval…
