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Pancheros partners with Mex Midwest Group for Midwest expansion
Pancheros Mexican Grill has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement with Mex Midwest, a seasoned restaurant development group, to expand its presence across the Midwest. The agreement includes plans to open three new Pancheros locations. Two new restaurants are slated to…
Existing home sales fall in February
As rising mortgage rates and home prices continued to price out homebuyers and reduce affordability,…
Building material prices increase slightly
The prices of goods used in residential construction, excluding energy, climbed 1.6% in February (not…
Almost Famous Popcorn acquires Noble Popcorn, expands to Sac City
Almost Famous Popcorn Company announced March 22 the acquisition of Sac City-based Noble Popcorn. The…
Speakers announced for Iowa Technology Summit April 12
The Technology Association of Iowa has announced the speakers for the 2022 Iowa Technology Summit,…
Cornell president on advisory committee to launch new pathway to law school
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) has announced a new initiative that will offer undergraduate…
PepsiCo, N-Drip partner to innovate water-saving benefits for farmers worldwide
PepsiCo and N-Drip have announced a partnership to help farmers around the world adopt game-changing…
Iowa Utilities Board sets partial review schedule for Duane Arnold Solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board has formally accepted the applications for a pair of utility-scale solar…
IEDA Board approves assistance for two Corridor startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards on March 18 for three companies,…
Grand Impact: $100,000 for a Cedar Rapids charity
There is a new opportunity for a Cedar Rapids non-profit to receive $100,000 to address…
CommUnity names first diversity outreach specialist
Amel Ali has been named CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…
ASAC working to reduce substance-use related deaths
The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is implementing the Strategic Initiatives to Prevent Drug Overdoses…
Kirkwood nursing program earns NLN CNEA Accreditation
Kirkwood Community College’s nursing program has earned accreditation status from the National League for Nursing…
Navigator signs labor agreements for Heartland Greenway pipeline
Navigator CO2 Ventures signed letters of intent on Friday to use union labor for construction…
Applications accepted now for Think Iowa City grants
Organizations planning special events that will occur from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023,…
Hills Bank and Trust named top lender for veteran-owned small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District Office has announced the winners of its top…