Fareway to sell lottery tickets at check out lanes — a first in Iowa
Fareway Stores across Iowa are rolling out a new option for customers to purchase Powerball and Mega Millions tickets directly at the checkout counter...
NFIB: New poll shows strong support for 20% small business tax deduction
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) says a new poll released by the organization today (April 8) shows broad, bipartisan support for America’s...
Collins Aerospace joins Digital Alliance for Aviation
Collins Aerospace has joined the Digital Alliance for Aviation – an initiative led by Airbus and powered by the Skywise platform – to enhance...
UScellular to lay off 4,100 employees in June
Wireless phone provider UScellular plans to lay off an estimated 4,100 workers nationwide as part of its acquisition by T-Mobile, including workers at several...
Women’s apparel store Textiles closing following owner’s retirement
After more than three decades as a fixture of downtown Iowa City’s retail landscape, Textiles is closing its doors following the owner’s retirement announcement.
Owner...
Iowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 106.6 in January 2025 from 106.3 in December 2024, a slight increase of .3%, according to...
Nominations open for 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition
The 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Iowa competition is kicking off this week with nominations open now through April 18. The annual event –...
South of 6 hosting grant application clinics for Johnson County small businesses
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District is hosting a series of grant application clinics for Johnson County small businesses during the month...