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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 a humorous way to encapsulate the city’s progress at the annual Hiawatha State of the City address Aug. 19. “When people ask me how Hiawatha…
GoDaddy laying off 8% of global workforce
GoDaddy is laying off 8% of its global workforce as the domain registrar and hosting…

Iowa dog breeders responsible for 36% of all U.S. violations in 2022
Iowa’s dog breeders had the worst record of compliance with federal regulations in 2022, accounting…

The rise and fall of Moxie Solar
Once a rising star in the solar industry, Moxie Solar failed to adequately care for…

Three Corridor companies receive SBA loans in January
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa for…

Mercy Cedar Rapids announces new Marion emergency department
Mercy Cedar Rapids has announced plans for its second off-site, hospital-based emergency department extension in…

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…
