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Mitchell Hora says regenerative agriculture have helped his farms. CREDIT MITCHELL HORA

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…

Signs for Scout's Honor and Camp are prominently displayed on Iowa Avenue. Both eateries were recipients of CoSign.

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…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project

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 &…

The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.

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…

Cedar Rapids Cedar Crossing casino rendering

University of Iowa launches new mobile app for students

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

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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…

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Hibu enhances Google Business Profile optimization

Hibu Inc. has announced updates to its digital marketing solutions, which will increase online visibility…

Hibu Cedar Rapids

Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose announce historic merger

In a landmark decision, Cedar Rapids’ Mount Mercy University entered into a “strategic combination” agreement…

St. Ambrose president Amy Novak and Mount Mercy president Todd Olson sign a "strategic combination" agreement on Thursday, Aug. 1. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Kinze Manufacturing to lay off 193 employees

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

Kinze Manufacturing new 5900 series planter

Corridor Media Group to launch statewide leaders magazine

In 2022, the Corridor Business Journal published its first iteration of Corridor Leaders 250, an…

Iowa leaders 500

Stamats sells Meetings Today brand to TPMG

Stamats Communications, Inc. has announced the sale of its group meetings and events media brand,…

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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…

Honkamp

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…

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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…

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