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Iowa City Downtown District seeks volunteers for new committees
The Iowa City Downtown District is forming four committees and task forces to guide its strategic work and is seeking applications from downtown property owners, business operators and stakeholders. The committees will support ICDD’s mission to champion a thriving downtown…
Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority…
Maverik outlines transition plans for Kum & Go locations in Corridor
Maverik has outlined its transition plans for the stores it purchased as part of its…
Procter & Gamble to add 100 new jobs with $150M Iowa City expansion
Procter & Gamble is planning to expand its Oral-B Laboratories production capacity in Iowa City,…
Targeted goat grazing is gaining popularity, these businesses are taking the opportunity by the horns
An idea for a “cool retirement job” became a full-time endeavor in July for Tamra…
Burlington Trailways laying off Iowa workers as company discontinues intercity bus service
Burlington Trailways will be laying off a number of employees in Eastern Iowa, including in…
Culver’s restaurant planned for North Liberty
Culver’s restaurant is planning to bring its frozen custard and burgers to North Liberty next…
Mural in progress at New Pioneer Co-op in Coralville celebrates Fairtrade Month
A new mural depicting a Sri Lankan cinnamon farmer is being installed at New Pioneer…
Iowa high school work-based learning participation jumps to 45%
Nearly half of Iowa’s high school seniors in the class of 2025 completed at least…
Corda Credit Union pursuing new location in Coralville
Corda Credit Union is pursuing plans for a new branch in Coralville. The credit union…
Iowa adds 1,900 workers to labor force in August
Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased to 67.5 percent in August as 1,900 people joined…
Developers unveil preliminary plans for project at former Marion library site
Preliminary plans and renderings have been unveiled for a development project at former Marion Public…
University of Iowa seeks $3.6 million in state appropriations to address physician shortage
The University of Iowa is asking lawmakers for $3.6 million in new state appropriations to…
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…
University of Iowa Health Care to purchase last building from Mercy Iowa City bankruptcy
University of Iowa Health Care is looking to grow its Downtown Campus with a proposal…
Hiawatha City Council approves development agreement for $14 million Igram Village project
The Hiawatha City Council unanimously approved a development agreement Tuesday night, Sept. 16 with Igram…
