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SBA approves $22.4 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 45 loans totaling more than $22.4 million to Iowa businesses in April 2025, according to newly released monthly figures. The financing was made available through the SBA’s two largest lending programs and came from…
GoDaddy launches GoDaddy Payments for small businesses
GoDaddy Inc. has announced the launch of GoDaddy Payments, enabling GoDaddy Websites + Marketing and…
American Red Cross experiencing severe blood shortage
The American Red Cross is experiencing a severe blood shortage as the number of trauma…
Kirkwood names new VP of continuing education and training services
Kirkwood Community College has named Jasmine Almoayyed as the next Vice President of Continuing Education…
Iowa’s COVID-19 recovery ranks fastest in nation
Iowa’s COVID-19 recovery is the quickest in the nation, according to a WalletHub study released…
Casey’s earnings point to greater fuel consumption, travel
Vehicle fuel consumption in Middle America is on the rise, a sign people are comfortable…
University Heights Courtyard now open for business
A long-anticipated University Heights hotel opened earlier this month just steps away from Kinnick Stadium.…
Project Better Together to tout resiliency at arena event
Project Better Together, a collaborative effort of the Iowa City Downtown District, the Iowa City…
Axiom Consultants the Corridor’s Fastest Growing Company
The CBJ’s 14th annual Fastest Growing Companies event was held June 10 at an in-person…
HBT Financial to acquire NXT Bancorporation
HBT Financial, Inc., the holding company for Heartland Bank and Trust Company, will expand its…
BDC Group moves into new Hiawatha headquarters
BDC (Building Diverse Communications) Group, Inc. has moved into newly constructed corporate headquarters at 1525…
Sutliff Farm & Cider House rebrands
Sutliff Cider Company, located outside of Lisbon, re-opened as Sutliff Farm & Cider House. The…
Major gift sets stage for HallMar Village groundbreaking
A major donation toward independent living apartments is on the books just as HallMar Village…
As market soars, IFA launches new homebuyer toolkit
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) is marking national homeownership month by recognizing Iowa’s strong housing…
Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes kicks off June 12
The 54th annual Iowa City Area HBA Parade of Homes, presented by Hills Bank and…
Waste not, want not
It powers all seven villages in the Amana Colonies, provides high quality fertilizer to farms…