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Gonder to retire as Bankers Trust Eastern Iowa market president, Heideman named successor

Bankers Trust announced Friday, Sept. 26, that Eastern Iowa Market President Jack Gonder will retire Jan. 2, 2026, with Senior Vice President Curt Heideman set to succeed him in the role. Mr. Heideman, who currently serves as senior vice president…

Iowa City VA earns Pathway to Excellence designation

The Iowa City VA Health Care System has been recognized as a Pathway to Excellence…

The Iowa City VA Medical Center, 601 Highway 6

Proposed arts projects in downtown Iowa City could bring $30 million annual economic boost

A newly released study estimates that two proposed arts-focused projects in downtown Iowa City could…

Salida Partners' rendering of 21 S. Linn St.

High Properties names new president

High Properties in Cedar Rapids has named Steven Dolezal as the company’s new President.  A native…

Steven Dolezal

Cedar Rapids gets casino license on third try

The third time is the charm for supporters and developers’ efforts to bring a casino…

Tiffany O'Donnell Jonathan Swain casino vote

Childcare Solutions Wage Enhancement Program prepares for future

Johnson County has been tackling one of the top three barriers to workforce participation within…

Child Care Incentive

It’s decision day for proposed Cedar Rapids casino

For both supporters and opponents of the effort to bring a state-licensed casino to Cedar…

Cedar Crossing casino new rendering

Iowa City Council considers proposals for 21 S. Linn St.

The Iowa City Council considered three proposals for the development of a key downtown property…

The Iowa City Council pictured Jan. 7.

Catherine McAuley Center lays off nearly half its workforce in wake of federal refugee program cuts

The Trump administration’s decision to halt funding for refugee resettlement programs nationwide has led the…

Catherine McAuley Center

South Slope secures $300,000 in funding for Centennial Center

South Slope Cooperative Communications has acquired $300,000 in USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant…

North Liberty Centennial rendering

SBA’s Iowa District Office names new acting director

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Wednesday that Dawnelle Conley has been named the…

Casino moratorium bill stalls in Iowa Senate committee

A proposed five-year casino moratorium hit a roadblock Tuesday in the Iowa Senate after sailing…

Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell spoke against a proposed casino moratorium in a Senate subcommittee meeting Feb. 4. The measure ultimately failed to advance. CREDIT CAPITAL DISPATCH

SBA approves $14.9 million in Iowa loans in January

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

Junior Achievement opens nominations for 26th annual Corridor Business Hall of Fame

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has opened nominations for the 26th Annual Corridor Business…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Corridor Business Hall of Fame

Empties.org points Iowans to beverage redemption centers

The Iowa Beverage Association (IBA) has launched Empties.org, a new website designed to help Iowans…

Iowa Beverage Association logo

Cedar Rapids fire marshal orders Kiteville Minimalist Living Community to be vacated for multiple safety violations

The Cedar Rapids fire marshal’s office has ordered the Kiteville Minimalist Living Community at 525…

Kiteville Cedar Rapids