Allegiant begins new nonstop route from Cedar Rapids to Florida
Allegiant today begins a new nonstop route from Cedar Rapids via The Eastern Iowa Airport to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) in Florida. To...
Iowa’s unemployment rate drops to 3.9% in October
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 3.9% in October, down from 4% in September and 4.2% one year ago. The U.S. unemployment rate...
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Hunter Companies has withdrawn its proposal to purchase and redevelop the former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids.
“The project is no longer being considered,”...
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 and overall cost-effectiveness, according to the Annual Highway Report published today...
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 NSBW Awards recognize the achievements of SBA-assisted small businesses...
Circle Computer Resources awarded for commitment to veterans
Circle Computer Resources, of Cedar Rapids, was one of four Iowa businesses selected to receive a 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award, honoring its commitment...
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 everyone on their holiday lists. Located in Black Hawk...
Deere strike over, workers report back to work Thursday
Striking UAW John Deere workers ratified a “landmark labor agreement” on Wednesday ending the first strike at the Moline-based equipment maker in 35 years.
In...
Linn County awards $1 million to PATCH program
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved $1 million to the Housing Fund for Linn County for the PATCH Program (Providing Assistance to...
Builder confidence up on strong demand, NAHB survey shows
Low existing inventories and strong buyer demand are helping to push builder confidence higher for the third consecutive month even as supply-side challenges —...