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Travel Iowa launches Goldie, AI-powered travel assistant
Following in the footsteps of larger tech-focused communities, Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Iowa Tourism Office has launched Goldie, a custom AI travel assistant. Powered by GuideGeek’s artificial intelligence technology, launched by Matador Network, travelers planning a trip to Iowa can…
Dual-brand hotel seeks March groundbreaking in Coralville
A dual-brand, four-story hotel and accompanying retail space could be in development soon in Coralville…
City of Washington receives $400,000 grant for housing rehabilitation
The city of Washington received $400,00 for a housing rehab pilot program under the state’s…
Travero unveils recycling solution for wind turbine blades
A new Iowa business is launching an innovative way to recycle wind turbine blades that…
SBA approves $14.9 million in Iowa small business loans in December
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Linn supervisors reschedule work sessions, formal meetings
Regular meetings of the Linn County Board of Supervisors will officially begin at a new…
Iowa jobless rate ticks up in November
While Iowa’s labor force participation rate held steady at 67.7% in November, the state’s seasonally…
Reynolds announces nearly $20 million toward homeownership opportunities for Iowans
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced a total of nearly $20 million in investments to…
Alliant Energy offering 25 innovation scholarships
Alliant Energy is seeking applications for their 2023 innovation scholarships. Up to 25 students will…
RAYGUN partners with The Onion for holiday pop-up shop
Satirical newspaper The Onion will, for the first time, sell products in brick-and-mortar stores by…
Iowa reaches settlements with Walmart, Teva, Allergan
Iowa has reached final agreements with opioid makers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan for a combined…
Real estate sales down in Iowa, but prices are up
Home prices were up 10% and sales decreased 34% in Iowa in October, according to…
Courage Ride raises $65K for sarcoma research at UIHC
Courage Ride, a local biking event that raises funds for sarcoma cancer research, presented a…
IEDA announces $96 million investment in Iowa’s small businesses
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced a $96 million investment in growing Iowa’s…
Linn County enacts three-month solar moratorium
A minimum three-month moratorium is now in place for consideration of new utility-scale solar or…
Marion Wal-Mart liquor license suspended for 30 days
The liquor license of the Marion Wal-Mart has been suspended for 30 days. The suspension…
