Alliant Energy donates $4 million to help customers pay energy bills
A $4 million donation by Alliant Energy to its Hometown Care Energy Fund will help customers pay their energy bills. Of the $4 million...
Amid staffing shortages, local businesses provide internships to Four Oaks youth
Four Oaks' TotalChild Workforce program is connecting Linn County youth to paid internship opportunities to train and develop motivated young workers at a time...
SBA approves $2.7 million in Iowa loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 41 loans for $21,596,800 to Iowa businesses in August, including four in the Corridor.
Area businesses receiving loan approvals...
Developer: Linn County casino would donate 8% of proceeds to nonprofits
Leaders and supporters of Linn County’s Nov. 2 gaming referendum gathered Wednesday afternoon to make their case for voter approval, which could pave the...
Vegan bakery Cinnaholic plans expansion into Iowa City
An independent, family-owned bakery is looking to continue its franchising efforts by opening up shop in Iowa City.
Nationally known thanks to a successful Shark...
New branding brings vibrancy to vacant downtown Cedar Rapids buildings
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is working to create more attractive store and window dressing in the downtown area.
Inspired by a similar initiative...
Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge now open to K-12 students
The Iowa Department of Education is holding Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge, an opportunity for K-12 students to create innovative projects, connect to high-demand...
NAHB report: Fastest home building activity continues in suburban, exurban communities
Residential construction continued to shift toward the suburbs and lower-cost markets, and the trend is especially pronounced within the multifamily sector, according to the...
Iowa fitness centers now eligible for COVID-19 relief funds
Iowa fitness centers that meet defined requirements may electronically apply for funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act by...