2022

Alliant Energy reports more than $12 million in contributions in 2022
Alliant Energy announced this week that the company’s charitable foundation, employees and retirees collectively made $12.1 million in contributions and volunteered over 70,000 hours in 2022. “Guided by our focus on making things better, a critical part of our purpose-driven…
West Bancorporation earnings decline slightly in third quarter
West Bancorporation, the parent company of West Bank, on Oct. 27 reported third-quarter net income…

Durham: State’s livability a key economic marketing tool
Iowa Economic Development Director Debi Durham says she and her team travel the state about…

Economic Alliance announces 2022 Bravo, Community Spotlight awards
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will recognize its 2022 Bravo Award and Community Spotlight…

Iowa Association of Realtors annual convention set for Oct. 4-6
The Iowa Association of Realtors’ 2022 convention is set for Oct. 4-6 at the Des…

ABI’s PAC announces endorsements for 2022 elections
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry’s (ABI) political action committee (IIPAC) has announced its…
United Fire Group announces net loss for second quarter of 2022
United Fire Group (UFG) on Aug. 4 reported a UFG net loss for the second…

Earnings, profit up substantially for ADM in second quarter
Strong revenue figures drove ADM to dramatic increases in net earnings and operating profit for…

Supply chain issues, Russia withdrawal hampers Whirlpool sales, earnings
Citing the company’s exit from Russia and ongoing supply chain issues, Whirlpool reported a decline…

Heartland Express reports record results for 2022 second quarter
Heartland Express, based in North Liberty, reported strong financial results July 25 for the second…

NextEra Energy reports increased net income, earnings
NextEra Energy, the Florida-based co-owner of the now-shuttered Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo and…

P&G tops earnings, sales estimates despite impacts of higher commodity costs, inflation
Procter & Gamble delivered sales and earnings totals April 20 for the third quarter of…

General Mills posts flat sales, slight profit decline for third quarter
General Mills, which operates a food production facility in southwest Cedar Rapids, reported sales essentially…

Ramlo to retire as United Fire Group CEO by end of 2022
United Fire Group president and chief executive officer Randy Ramlo said Tuesday he will retire…
