Small Business Administration marks 68 years
The U.S. Small Business Administration marked 68 years of service July 30 as a voice for America’s 30 million small businesses and startups.
For nearly...
Iowa State launching agricultural AI institute
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture and the U.S. National Science Foundation has announced 11 new Artificial Intelligence Research...
Ingredion operating income, EPS up dramatically in second quarter
Ingredion Inc. reported adjusted operating income of $208 million for the second quarter Tuesday, up 64% over the same period last year.
The Westchester, Illinois-based...
Cedar Rapids city buildings will require masks regardless of vaccination status
The City of Cedar Rapids said it will begin requiring visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear masks at city-owned buildings starting today. In...
UI professor: Consider shopping for holidays now
So-called “Christmas in July” sales have become a summertime staple, fueled by retailers’ desire to spark sales in an otherwise slow shopping month.
But this...
MidWestOne Bank hosts Rock the Chalk in downtown Iowa City this Friday
The 5th annual Rock the Chalk hosted by MidWestOne Bank takes place Friday in downtown Iowa City.
The chalk art festival began in 2016 as...
Reverse supply chain: Liquidators and resellers profit from excess stock
The Ornery Octopus Surplus and Liquidation store in Hiawatha isn’t open Mondays, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t work to be done. Last Monday,...
Marion Community Build in search of next home
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) is in search of its next single-family residence to renovate after successful completion and sale of the first Marion...
Nearly 200 applications for broadband grants following $100M investment
The State of Iowa received 178 applications from broadband providers for the latest Empower Rural Iowa Broadband Grant Program according to a release. The...
Park. Look. Lock. Help avoid child heatstroke and vehicular tragedies
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of vehicular, heat-related illnesses and deaths in children. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is promoting ‘Park....