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Amana Society names Jason Brancel as new CEO
Amana Society Inc. has appointed Jason Brancel as chief executive officer (CEO), the organization announced this week. Mr. Brancel will oversee the company’s portfolio of businesses, including Amana Farms, the Service Company, Amana Meat Shop, Amana Furniture Shop, Amana Woolen…
David’s Bridal store in Marion closing by late June
The David’s Bridal store in Marion is set to close later this month, leaving an…
New Iowa law could provide boost for many businesses
A recently signed law may benefit many Iowa businesses. The new law allows pass-through entities…
ITC Midwest moving near Westdale Town Center
ITC Midwest, the Cedar Rapids-based regional transmission company that owns and operates the regional high-voltage…
Uptown Friday Nights returning this summer
For the first time since 2021, the Cedar Rapids Jaycees’ Uptown Friday Nights program will…
MidAmerican Energy seeks increase in Iowa natural gas rates
MidAmerican Energy said Thursday it will file a request with the Iowa Utilities Board next…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index again decreased in April
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 107.0 in April, a decline of .5%…
Crystal Group names Aaron Maue as new CEO
Crystal Group, Inc., a manufacturer of rugged high-performance computing solutions, has named Aaron Maue as…
Iowa ranked second best state to start a business
Iowa is the second best state to start a business, according to a new study…
Von Maur named Retailer of the Year by Accessories Council
Von Maur Department Store, based in Davenport, was recently honored by the Accessories Council as…
SBA approves $5.8 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
The Laura Van Wyhe case
Laura Van Wyhe, an Iowa City native, died in the early morning hours of October…
Meld Marketing delves into unsolved Laura Van Wyhe case
Melinda Pradarelli never imagined Meld Marketing, the Iowa City marketing agency she founded in 2016,…
Cedar Rapids State of the City address set for May 2
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell will deliver the 33rd annual State of the City address…
Iowa named fifth best state for first-time homebuyers
Iowa has been named the fifth best state for first-time homebuyers with an average down…
Linn County renewable energy committees seek feedback on ordinance
Linn County officials are seeking public input on the latest statements from county-appointed committees tasked…