2025
Iowa’s unemployment rate decreases to 3.7% in September
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 3.7% in September, down from 3.8% in August but up from 3.3% one year ago, according to data released Dec. 10 by Iowa Workforce Development. The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in…
Grinnell restaurant wins Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin contest
Hometown Heroes in Grinnell has been named the winner of the 2025 Iowa’s Best Breaded…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises .2% in August
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased .2% to 107.7 in August, according to a report…
Several Corridor companies recognized among Iowa Top Workplaces
Several Corridor companies have been recognized as Iowa Top Workplaces, with at least two earning…
Iowa adds 1,900 workers to labor force in August
Iowa’s labor force participation rate increased to 67.5 percent in August as 1,900 people joined…
Leadership Iowa University concludes 2025 week-long program for college students
Leadership Iowa University completed its annual five-day program for 2025, with 18 college students and…
Hiawatha leaders celebrate city’s past, future at State of the City event
Most towns like to claim they’re experiencing dramatic growth, but Hiawatha Mayor Steve Dodson found…
Wings2Water names 2025 water quality grant recipients
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit focused on water quality in the Mississippi River watershed, has announced…
SBA approves nearly $9 million in Iowa loans in June 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 27 loans totaling nearly $9 million to Iowa…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets May passenger record
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) saw its highest-ever passenger total for the month of May,…
Iowa AIA chapter to host annual convention Sept. 25-26
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Iowa chapter will host its annual convention Sept. 25-26…
Clickstop Named to Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Best Workplaces list
Clickstop has once again earned national recognition as one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for…
Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market returns June 7 for 20th season
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market will return for its 20th season on Saturday, June…
Bet on Cedar Rapids, O’Donnell says at annual State of the City address
Basking in the recent approval of a casino license for Linn County, Cedar Rapids Mayor…
The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia celebrates successes at annual ‘State of the District’ luncheon
The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia celebrated the successes of the past year and…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index up slightly in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 106.6 in January 2025 from 106.3 in…