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John Deere settles with FTC, states over right to repair suit

John Deere reached a settlement in an anti-trust suit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and five states that ensures farmers and ranchers have the right to repair their own John Deere farm machinery. In separate news releases issued Wednesday,…

Coe College to launch three new hybrid concentrations this fall

Coe College will introduce three new academic concentrations this fall designed to address growing workforce…

CSI report: Midwest inflation hits three-year high in May

Inflation across the Midwest accelerated to its highest level since early 2023 in May, outpacing…

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Annata Vintage Rental Co. brings a piece of history to Eastern Iowa events

Destiney Benish is living her dreams, while helping brides and other clients create their own.…

Destiney Benish, owner of Annata Vintage Rental Co., is shown in her warehouse in Palo. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

The multi-generational workplace: How younger workers are shifting office culture

With multiple generations now working side by side — including Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials…

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Almoayyed returns to Cedar Rapids government as economic development director

Jasmine Almoayyed has been appointed director of Economic Development & Development Services for the City…

Jasmine Almoayyed

Several developments get green light from Cedar Rapids council

Several development projects, including the expansion of the Sub-Zero plant in southwest Cedar Rapids and…

Cedar Rapids townhome project

Flight Ready Parking promises seamless car-to-gate experience

An educational IT consultant, Briana Mills quickly came to know what to expect from business…

Briana and Ean Mills launched Flight Ready in February 2025, striving to provide a seamless car-to-gate-and-back experience at the Eastern Iowa Airport. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

ALPLA opens development hub in Iowa City

Packaging manufacturer ALPLA Inc. has opened a new Learning & Development Hub in Iowa City,…

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Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association recognizes builders, remodelers at Parade of Homes awards breakfast

The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association recognized several builders and remodelers at its…

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Iowa City Downtown District seeks director for new Arts Alliance

The Iowa City Downtown District has launched a search for a director of the Iowa…

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Zach Johnson: Golf’s biggest wins can’t top what he’s doing for Cedar Rapids kids

Zach Johnson has achieved many things as a professional golfer. The Iowa City-born former Cedar…

Zach Johnson

Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Yard expands north with mixed-use development

With the recent opening of the city-owned Kingston Yard parking ramp and the pending completion…

Joe Ahmann stands on the roof of the Pickle Palace at 101 First Ave. SW, with the north portion of the Kingston Yard development in the background. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Keep Iowa Beautiful launches refreshed brand identity

Keep Iowa Beautiful has unveiled a refreshed brand identity aimed at better unifying the statewide…

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Tip Big Grove Brewery’s new ‘Tigerhawk’ and help the Hawkeyes

The University of Iowa Athletics Department and Big Grove Brewery have announced a new licensing…

Iowa leading indicators inch up in April

Iowa’s leading economic index edged higher in April, though persistent weakness in nonfarm employment continues…

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