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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa marks 60 years
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is celebrating its 60th anniversary of providing hands-on learning programs in financial literacy, career readiness and entrepreneurship to students across the region. Since 1965, the organization has served 951,308 students through experiential programs that connect…
ABI unveils Leadership Iowa 2024-25 class, community hosts
A group of 40 Iowa leaders been selected to participate in the 2024-2025 program of…
Manufacturing is ‘sleeping giant,’ conference speaker says
The nation’s manufacturing industry is a “sleeping giant” that will continue to grow, help our…
EIHC initiative will provide high-tech solution to ‘pharmacy desert’
The Eastern Iowa Health Center’s (EIHC) plans for a new, largely automated pharmacy in the…
LL Flooring stores in Marion, Davenport set to close despite last-minute deal
Despite a last-minute deal that will keep hundreds of LL Flooring stores open, the company’s…
JoCo Board of Supervisors oust executive director
This story has been updated to include comments from Guillermo Morales. The Johnson County Board…
New housing subdivision planned near Lowe Park in Marion
A new single-family subdivision is in the works for a plot of land near Lowe…
Oasis Falafel celebrates 20th anniversary
20 years ago, Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan came together to create what would eventually…
Iowa City Council considers lower parking rates, new permits
The Iowa City Council is exploring proposals to reduce downtown parking meter rates and create…
Mercy Cedar Rapids adopts state-of-the-art software for breast cancer assessment
The Mercy Women’s Center has adopted Volpara Risk Pathways, a state-of-the-art software program designed to…
L&W Supply opens first Iowa location in Cedar Rapids
L&W Supply, a nationwide distributor of interior building materials and construction supplies, has opened its…
Knutson Construction closing, laying off 40 workers next month
Knutson Construction Services Midwest Inc. in Iowa City is shuttering its operations and laying off…
Dutch Market draws crowds at Washington grand opening
Washington’s newest Dutch Market saw a significant turnout on Aug. 17 as the community gathered…
Kirkwood’s inaugural Jones County Leadership Council focuses on student success, workforce development
With cooler weather proclaiming the advent of a new school year, Kirkwood Community College is…
Ernst names Tootsie’s Ice Cream of Benton County as Iowa Small Business of the Week
Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst has chosen Tootsie’s Ice Cream & More of Benton County as…
Iowa Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg resigns; will be president, CEO of Iowa Bankers Association
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Tuesday that Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg has resigned from his…
