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The University of Iowa eyes expansion project for College of Nursing
Citing inadequate accommodations for modern health care training, the University of Iowa is proposing a $40 million expansion project for the College of Nursing, the first in the building’s more than 50-year history. The university proposed the project as part…
Hunter Companies cancels plans to purchase, redevelop former Transamerica site
Hunter Companies has withdrawn its proposal to purchase and redevelop the former Transamerica site in…
Report: Iowa’s highway system falls to 22nd for cost-effectiveness
Iowa’s highway system ranks 22nd, down two spots from last year, in the nation in condition…
SBA seeks nominations for 2022 National Small Business Week Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards. The…
Circle Computer Resources awarded for commitment to veterans
Circle Computer Resources, of Cedar Rapids, was one of four Iowa businesses selected to receive…
Downtown Iowa City introduces kid’s holiday shopping market
The Holiday Kid’s Market in downtown Iowa City gives youth a chance to shop for…
Deere strike over, workers report back to work Thursday
Striking UAW John Deere workers ratified a “landmark labor agreement” on Wednesday ending the first…
Linn County awards $1 million to PATCH program
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved $1 million to the Housing Fund for…
Builder confidence up on strong demand, NAHB survey shows
Low existing inventories and strong buyer demand are helping to push builder confidence higher for…
Report: Home buyers motivated by desire to be closer to family and friends
Among repeat home buyers and home sellers over the last year, a key factor for…
HBI report shows labor shortage weakening housing supply, affordability
A lack of skilled construction labor is a key limiting factor for improving housing inventory…
Emirates Airlines signs avionics agreement with Collins Aerospace at Dubai Air Show
Collins Aerospace has been awarded an agreement by Emirates Airlines to upgrade its fleet of…
Economist: Holiday retail sales could increase by 10% in Iowa
Retailers are going to see a significant increase in sales this holiday season, says Creighton…
RuhlHomes.com website ranks as No. 4 in nation
For the third year in a row, and judged against hundreds of other residential brokerages…
Union workers to vote on latest Deere contract offer, includes minor changes
Some 10,000 striking UAW workers are voting Wednesday on a Deere & Co. contract proposal…
Involta’s Holst selected for Iowa Technology Leadership Institute
Involta, a cloud computing, hybrid IT and data services company, has announced that Josh Holst,…
