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NFIB Iowa director reacts to small business optimism increases
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose three points in May to 98.8, surpassing the 51-year average of 98, according to the organization’s latest monthly report. Improvements in expected business conditions and sales expectations were…
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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City councils move ahead with economic development projects
By Gigi Wood Several economic development projects moved ahead after receiving the next step of…
Church decisions will determine future of One University Place
By Gigi Wood A city council’s decision last week left the town divided. The resulting…
City, officials, developer debate church site plans
By Gigi Wood More than a year into the process, it is unclear what the…