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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…
Frontier Co-op named to Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best in Business list
Norway, Iowa-based Frontier Co-op has been named to Inc. magazine’s 2025 Best in Business list…
Coe College president appointed to Governor’s STEM Advisory Council
Coe College President David Hayes has been appointed to the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council, a…
Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro, SpareMe closing
This story has been updated with a statement from GreenState Credit Union Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro…
Cornell College announces plans to discontinue several majors
Cornell College will discontinue majors in classical studies, French and Francophone studies, German studies, religion…
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center chef earns recognition at Iowa Restaurant Association Culinary Competition
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids earned runner-up honors at the Iowa Restaurant…
Linn County to hire first rural economic development director
For the first time ever, Linn County will be hiring a rural economic development director,…
Iowa Board of Pharmacy issues fine to Marion pharmacy for drug dispensing error
The Iowa Board of Pharmacy has issued a fine to a Marion pharmacy for a…
Linn County REC to rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) will rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative effective Dec. 8,…
Benefits, concerns raised at public information meeting on proposed Duane Arnold restart
From water usage and environmental concerns to economic impact and job creation, local residents shared…
UFG Foundation awards $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations
The UFG Foundation has awarded $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations across five states in its…
IowaWORKS to hold grand opening for new workforce facility at Kirkwood campus
IowaWORKS and Kirkwood Community College will host a grand opening Nov. 20 for the new…
Gerdin family receives Make-A-Wish America national philanthropy award
The Gerdin family of Solon, which owns Heartland Express in North Liberty, was named 2025…
ESCO Electric sets groundbreaking for new Marion facility
ESCO Electric Company will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 12 for a new facility along…
Center Point Regional Ambulance sets groundbreaking Thursday for new facility
Center Point Regional Ambulance will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for a new facility designed…
Courtney Ball named Matthew 25 executive director
Courtney Ball has officially been named the executive director of Matthew 25, the organization announced…
