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Iowa Women’s Foundation accepting 2025 grant applications
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Core Grants, which provide up to $50,000 to Iowa-based organizations working to address barriers to self-sufficiency for women and girls. The grants support programs that focus on one…
Iowa City DTA’s SSMID petition complete
Those who sign on will be agreeing to a $2 per $1,000 of taxable value…

Skills 2014 report results released
Region will need 12,000 workers over next three years By Pat Shaver Local employers say…

Music IC Festival starts Friday
Organizers aim to create a chamber music festival tailored to Iowa City’s literary identity By…

Blood-alcohol tests for sale
Quad Cities company offers service for drivers By Gigi Wood CORRIDOR – It can be…

Englert Theatre changing mortgage, city funding recommended
The new mortgage will be for $370,000 By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – The city’s…

UIHC spinout seeks to reduce blindness
By Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – A University of Iowa researcher has started a…

Sustainability group formed by businesses
Receives a $28,000 grant from state By Pat Shaver A group that formed in Cedar…

Social media legal pitfalls abound
Employers seek aid with challenges By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Much of the business-related…

Young minds learn business first-hand
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – The company held its final shareholder meeting late last…

Diamond V plans expansion, seeks state support
A Cedar Rapids company has applied for state and local funds to help with a…

The business of magic: Keep tricks close to vest
By Gigi Wood There will be no top hat, no rabbits, no sawing people in…
Innovative Software Engineering launches new company
By Gigi Wood They’re creating their first product and constructing their first building. Innovative Software…
Maxwell development moves ahead
By Gigi Wood Last week, University Heights officials were reminded of an important consequence of…
Council stalls project vote to consult church, December vote likely
Survey provides mixed results By Gigi Wood Most prefer a separation of church and state.…
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