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Ulta Beauty to open new location at Westdale Town Center
Beauty retailer Ulta Beauty will open a new location at Westdale Town Center in the first quarter of 2026, the shopping center’s developer announced. Frew Development Group, which owns and operates the center, said it turned over the retail space…
SBA expands pilot program for underserved entrepreneurs
Reforms have been announced to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Community Advantage (CA) loan program,…
Hy-Vee plans OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit
The Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit, to be held 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. May 25, is…
Report: More VA services needed in Iowa City
A March report released by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicates a desire to…
GoDaddy ends Empower entrepreneur partnership with Jane Boyd
A five-year entrepreneur development partnership between GoDaddy and the Jane Boyd Community House, designed to…
Mortgage rates continue to move up
Freddie Mac has released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS), showing that…
Grants awarded to 59 HBAs, including Iowa, to fund local career events
The National Housing Endowment’s Skilled Labor Fund has awarded funding to 59 home builder associations…
North Liberty gives update on $9.9M city hall project
City officials and Shive-Hattery designers gave North Liberty residents a glimpse into the future on…
Three companies join Iowa Startup Accelerator
The Iowa Startup Accelerator (ISA) has added Haggle, Groov, and Sprayer Mods to its six-month…
Transamerica partners on group plan solution focused on ESG investments
Transamerica has partnered with FuturePlan by Ascensus, Natixis Investment Managers and LeafHouse Financial Advisors LLC…
Catalytic Data Science joins Integrated DNA Technologies Align program
Global genomics solutions provider Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), based in Coralville, has added Catalytic Data…
General Mills posts flat sales, slight profit decline for third quarter
General Mills, which operates a food production facility in southwest Cedar Rapids, reported sales essentially…
Natel Broadband plans expanded service into Washington County
Natel Broadband, an internet service provider based in Fairfield County, is hoping to service southern…
Rexco Equipment recognized as top-performing Bobcat dealer
Bobcat Company recently announced its 2022 Dealer Leadership Group and Rexco Equipment is recognized as…
Linn County Public Health produces COVID-19 after-action report
Linn County Public Health (LCPH), in partnership with Coll Consulting, has produced a COVID-19 After-Action…
Iowa manufacturers plan for capital expenditures, increased sales in second quarter
Iowa manufacturers remain cautiously optimistic, even as supply chain challenges and workforce shortages remain a…
