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PepsiCo and Cargill partner to promote regenerative practices in Iowa
PepsiCo and Cargill have announced plans to expand sustainable farming practices on 240,000 acres of Iowa cropland by 2030. The brands will partner with Practical Farmers of Iowa, which will give technical and financial support to farmers as they implement…
Iowa City businesses get a boost with CoSign+ program
Iowa City has been recognized as one of the top 50 best places for families…

Linn County groups file casino gaming application with Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
An application for a Linn County casino gaming license was formally filed Aug. 2 with…

Greater Iowa City, Johnson County nonprofits launch new Board Leadership Program
Greater Iowa City, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, and United Way of Johnson &…

Dream City breaks ground on $3 million entrepreneurial hub renovations
With around 50 attendees gathered under a humid summer sky, Iowa City nonprofit Dream City…

Cedar Rapids, Marion, Linn County approve letters of support for casino license
The City of Cedar Rapids, Marion City Council and Linn County Board of Supervisors have…

University of Iowa launches new mobile app for students
On Aug. 1, the University of Iowa rolled out a new mobile app designed to…

The 20 acquires Collabrance, marking ninth MSP acquisition of 2024
The 20, a prominent managed service provider (MSP) growth platform, has announced its acquisition of…

Hibu enhances Google Business Profile optimization
Hibu Inc. has announced updates to its digital marketing solutions, which will increase online visibility…

Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose announce historic merger
In a landmark decision, Cedar Rapids’ Mount Mercy University entered into a “strategic combination” agreement…

Kinze Manufacturing to lay off 193 employees
Kinze Manufacturing has announced it will lay off 193 employees, effective Aug. 1. The layoff…

Corridor Media Group to launch statewide leaders magazine
In 2022, the Corridor Business Journal published its first iteration of Corridor Leaders 250, an…

Stamats sells Meetings Today brand to TPMG
Stamats Communications, Inc. has announced the sale of its group meetings and events media brand,…

Honkamp expands Midwestern presence with acquisition of The Brems Group
Honkamp, P.C., a leading Midwest CPA and business advisory group, is set to expand its…

UI leads $6M NSF-funded initiative to combat severe weather in the Midwest
The University of Iowa has secured a $6 million, four-year grant from the National Science…

Timberline announces retirement, succession plans for CEO Pientok
Timberline Manufacturing, a Marion-based electronics contract manufacturer and local employee-owned company, announced retirement plans July…
