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SBA accepting nominations for 2026 Small Business Week Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. National Small Business Week, scheduled for May 3-9, 2026, recognizes the contributions of America’s 36 million small businesses, which make up 99% of all…
Empowerment Symposium speakers discuss overcoming barriers, navigating setbacks
On Sept. 19 and 20, a diverse group of professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at…
International Paper awards $5,000 to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity
The International Paper Foundation has awarded a $5,000 grant to Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity…
Existing-home sales dipped 2.5% in August, NAR says
Existing-home sales fell nationwide in August, according to a report Sept. 19 from the National…
$1.3 million grant boosts NewBo City Market ‘Next Level Local’ campaign
The NewBo City Market has received its largest contribution to date for its “Next Level…
Iowa unemployment rises slightly to 2.9% in August
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9% in August, ending a four-month streak…
CRST announces leadership change and celebrates industry and safety achievements
CRST has announced the appointment of Bill Clement as its new group president and chief…
Housing Fund for Linn County wins $100,000 competition in Des Moines
The Housing Fund for Linn County, on behalf of the Alliance for Equitable Housing, won…
2024 Iowa Podcast Awards winners announced
On Sunday, Sept. 15. around 200 attendees from throughout the state traveled to Cedar Rapids…
Cedar Rapids Fun Station to expand, open new location
A new indoor family entertainment center that touts itself as the state’s largest indoor adventure…
Crystal Group collaborates with BAE Systems on new cross-domain solution for data security
Crystal Group, a designer and manufacturer of rugged, high-performance computing solutions, has announced a partnership…
NewBoCo receives Wells Fargo grant to further impact of Kiva Iowa
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the…
The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City
A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October.…
IUC approves reduced rate increases for Alliant Energy customers
In a final decision, the Iowa Utilities Commission (IUC) has approved reduced rate increases for…
Johnson County Public Health partners with CredibleMind to launch mental health website
The Johnson County Public Health Department has announced a partnership with CredibleMind, an online platform…
North Liberty joins United Way’s joint funding effort
The city of North Liberty announced it will now participate in the United Way of…
