Tag: iowa
New UI claims in Iowa hold steady, as overall rates rise
New unemployment claims in Iowa fell to 3,859 in the week ending May 29. That’s two less than the previous week’s 3,861 claims.
But, as...
More opinions voiced about industrial solar projects at Central City forum
Area residents had another chance to voice their opinions on Linn County’s permitting process for large-scale solar installations Wednesday night at a public forum...
Alliant donates to food pantries via My Account signups
More than 150 food pantries in Iowa and Wisconsin, including several in the Corridor, have received over 73,500 meals from Alliant Energy and its...
Marion Y launches electric trike program for seniors
The Marion YMCA is partnering with the City of Marion and the AARP on a new electric trike program for Marion seniors.
At 3:30 p.m....
Iowa ranked 13th in taxpayers’ return on investment
Iowa finished 13th in a new study by the WalletHub website on whether residents of the 50 states are getting the most bang for the buck...
Iowa farmland values continue strong
By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column
Midwest farmland values increased 6% in 2020 — the largest gain since 2012, according to the Chicago Federal Reserve.
Mortenson at forefront of wind energy boom
When Mortenson erected its first turbine 26 years ago in rural Iowa, wind energy hadn’t quite hit the mainstream in the Midwest.
China & Trade Symposium
An in-depth look at the dynamic and changing geopolitical relationship with China, especially in light of the Midwest’s important trading role.
The event will include:
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Iowa can address its digital divide with broadband vouchers
By Brent Skorup and Michael Kotrous | Guest ColumnÂ
Gov. Kim Reynolds has an ambitious plan for addressing broadband availability and affordability for Iowans.