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ImOn Communications to acquire Danville Telecom, expanding fiber network
ImOn Communications announced May 29 it will acquire Danville Telecom, a move that will accelerate the expansion of fiber-optic internet services across Southeast Iowa, according to a news release. The Cedar Rapids-based broadband provider has entered into a definitive agreement…
Report: Iowa scores “D” rating in electric competition
A study from the University of Texas awarded Iowa a “D” letter grade in its…
Carver College of Medicine to require addiction treatment curriculum
A three-year, nearly $450,000 federal grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
Iowa’s unemployment rate falls to 4.0% in September
Iowa’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.0% in September, down from 4.1% in August and 4.7%…
Procter & Gamble first quarter net sales, earnings per share exceed estimates
Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble, with operations in Iowa City, reported first-quarter financial results this week…
IRL hosting Octoberfest on Saturday
Iowa River Landing, a 180-acre mixed-use development located off of Interstate 80 in Coralville, will…
Iowa credit unions benefit the state’s economy
Iowa credit unions contributed $1.9 billion in total economic productivity in Iowa last year, according…
Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Program launched
The application window for the new Butchery Innovation and Revitalization program is now open, Gov.…
Corridor communities awarded Main Street Iowa Challenge grants
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded $1,205,000 in Main Street Iowa Challenge grants to…
UI Technology Institute helps U.S. Army evaluate new fitness test requirements
The U.S. Army turned to the University of Iowa for help in determining the effectiveness…
Cedar Rapids City Council to appoint new city attorney
The Cedar Rapids City Council will vote to appoint Vanessa R. Chavez as the next…
Edgewood Logistics Park on track for first speculative industrial building
Developers of the Edgewood Logistics Park have announced an update to the construction of a…
OPN Architects honored for Lester Buresh Center design
OPN Architects has won a Central States Honor Award from the American Institute of Architects…
Iowa sees big jump in home values in the past year
Due to tremendous buyer demand for homes and limited inventory, home values have significantly increased…
Ground broken for The Cottages at UnityPoint Way
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Oct. 18 for the Cottages at UnityPoint Way on the…
John Deere, UAW restart negotiations amid strike
John Deere and United Auto Workers (UAW) resumed negotiations on Monday while workers continued to…
