News
Iowa leading indicators index posts January gain despite federal data gaps
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose in January, offering a broadly positive economic signal even as a federal government shutdown left two key data components unavailable, according to the state’s chief economist. The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.3 percent…
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics again seeks approval for new hospital
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (UIHC) is again seeking approval for a new,…
Gov. Reynolds issues disaster proclamation for counties hit by extreme weather
Following severe weather beginning Aug. 24, Gov. Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Bremer…
Fareway to offer online shopping and curbside pick-up
Fareway is now offering online shopping with curbside pick-up at 126 Fareway Meat & Grocery…
Iowa ranks seventh nationally in unemployment claims recovery
Iowa became one of 10 states to record unemployment claims last week that were lower…
ACT study finds Latinx students facing COVID-19 challenges benefitted from social and emotional learning
Social and emotional learning (SEL) lessons are showing promising signs of growth for Latinx students…
Conterra AG Capital adds vice president relationship manager
Conterra AG Capital, an asset management company based in Des Moines that focuses exclusively on…
Businesses plan to increase employee benefits to spur hiring, growth
Des Moines-based Principal Financial Group has released its latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index, which signifies…
Entrepreneur Willie Ray Fairley to speak at Mount Mercy
Willie Ray Fairley, entrepreneur and owner of Willie Ray’s Q Shack, will be speaking at…
Downtown Iowa City welcomes new retail openings, restaurants
Retail stores, restaurants, a bowling alley, schools, and store expansions are among the highlights for…
First Federal Credit Union to acquire Urbana branch of NSB Bank
First Federal Credit Union is entering a purchase and assumption agreement with Northeast Security Bank…
Linn County hosts public forum Thursday to discuss ARPA
Linn County will hold its final public engagement forum for the American Rescue Plan Act…
Spare Time Entertainment venue coming to former CR Gordmans store
The former Gordmans store in northeast Cedar Rapids will be home to a new entertainment…
Demolition of former Transamerica buildings continues
Demolition of the former Transamerica buildings continues at the northwest corner of Edgewood Road and…
Coralville Marriott rebranded as Hyatt Regency; first in Iowa
The Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in the Iowa River Landing development has been…
NAR report links affordable housing concerns, food insecurity
Households burdened by housing costs are more likely to need food assistance, according to a…
