American Rescue Plan Act
New report finds state pilot program increased child care availability, staffing
A report published Tuesday found that Iowa’s “Childcare Solutions Fund” pilot program has increased the availability of child care resources by expanding the child care workforce. The Common Sense Institute Iowa, a nonpartisan research group focused on economic issues, released the report titled “Iowa Childcare…
Linn County supervisors award first round of ARPA funding
The Linn County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday awarded the first round of funding from…
Important CID money
The Eastern Iowa Airport is one of the Corridor region’s most important economic development drivers.…
ICAD quarterly investor council meeting previews development projects
City officials from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin and Solon met Feb. 17 to…
A bold, new workforce program
We have lauded Kirkwood Community College’s ability to develop programs that create a win-win situation…
Cedar Rapids allocating $3 million in ARPA funds to affordable housing, social service pool
The Cedar Rapids City Council on Tuesday approved allocating $3 million of the city’s American…
COVID funds are flowing
Unfortunately, now isn’t the time to question the massive amounts of COVID monies allocated by…
Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announce three new grant programs
The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs has announced three new grant programs to spur recovery…
Linn County hosts public forum Thursday to discuss ARPA
Linn County will hold its final public engagement forum for the American Rescue Plan Act…