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Linn County committee to interview four applicants for open supervisor seat

The Linn County Committee of County Officers voted Wednesday to interview four applicants for the upcoming vacancy for the District 2 Board of Supervisors seat. The interviews between the four applicants and the Committee of County Officers – comprised of…

Foreign investment in existing U.S. homes down sharply

Foreign buyers purchased $54.4 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2020 through March…

Marion Times is ceasing publication, owner says

The Marion Times is ceasing publication, according to Bob Woodward of Woodward Communications, owner of…

Gov. Reynolds announces the 2021 Future Ready Iowa Summit

The 2021 statewide Future Ready Iowa Summit, focused on “Transforming Education for the Workforce,” will…

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Hibu Inc. named one of ‘50 best companies to sell for’

Hibu Inc. has been named one of Selling Power’s 2021 “50 Best Companies to Sell…

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GoDaddy, UCLA Anderson Forecast partner on microbusiness study

GoDaddy has announced results from their partnership with UCLA Anderson Forecast, utilizing GoDaddy’s Venture Forward…

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GreatAmerica’s Stone named key influencer by Cannata Report

Tawnya Stone, vice president of enterprise strategic technology for GreatAmerica Financial Services, has been recognized…

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Market After Dark returns to downtown Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will once again host Market After Dark presented by…

Hy-Vee is hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinics at Iowa State Fair

Iowa State Fairgoers will have an opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccination at the Iowa…

Shannon Moss, Emma Moss and Megan Cowherd, Moo Moo’s Ice Cream Truck

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” The lyrics of the comic…

Jess Novotny, Prestige Dance Studio

Dance has been part of Jess Novotny’s life since childhood. Growing up in Dyersville, she…

Paula Wickham, Think Safe

For Paula Wickham, bringing Think Safe to life was not just a professional venture but…

Chelsey Montgomery, Knellhart Academy

As a student at the University of Iowa, becoming a dog trainer was the furthest…

Jan Finlayson, Luxe Interiors

After working in her chosen field for several years, Jan Finlayson felt it was time…

At a crossroads

Entrepreneurs are a different breed. Determined, innovative, fearless, inspired – perhaps even a little crazy.…

UFG insurance wins 5 IMCA showcase awards

UFG insurance is the winner of five 2021 Insurance Marketing & Communication (IMCA) Showcase Awards.…