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Junior Achievement announces launch of JA BizTown Mobile tour
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) is gearing up to launch the 2025 JA BizTown Mobile tour. The program introduces students to workforce readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship through a simulated economy where they take on roles as business leaders,…
Perfect score: Ferguson reflects on ACT
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – He expects few operational changes at ACT once he…
UI research, external funding, survives Hunninghake’s absence
by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – When the University of Iowa announced its external…
Not your average bean field
byBekah Porter MARION – The last thing George Lake wants to point at with pride…
Grasshorse opens new headquarters
by Gigi Wood WINFIELD – A local animation company with connections to Hollywood has moved…
Garner’s first task: assessment
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – He has steered colleges toward success, written a book…
Housing still not affordable for rising homeless population
by Bekah Porter CORRIDOR – Time and again they came, asking for a place to…
Some owners hail taxi changes
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Taxicab price gouging and safety concerns could soon be…
Iowa River Landing development moves ahead
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – It’s time to make the grade. Now that the University…
Bradshaw seek to improve airline service
by Bekah Porter CORRIDOR – Tim Bradshaw is right where he wants to be. “I…
Council views UIHC medical facility site plan
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – While an outpatient facility is in the planning stages, officials…
Czech museum post-flood plans on track
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Forget bigger and better. The National Czech & Slovak…
Businesses vary on flooding concerns, preparation
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – They’re keeping an eye on it. Coralville businesses owners located…
Wildwood Saloon finds quick success
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – It’s the only country music bar around. The tag…
Car parts maker’s headcount rebounds
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – A local car parts maker is returning to pre-recession…
ADM ethanol plant now in operation
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – The world’s largest ethanol complex is now operating in…