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Iowa unemployment rate holds steady in June
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady in June at 2.7%, Iowa Workforce Development officials announced Thursday.
The U.S. unemployment rate dropped slightly in June,...
Single-family homes construction starts to decline in June
Single-family home production fell after four straight monthly gains as many other housing sectors continue to see declines.
The production fall is linked to elevated...
Iowa Heartlanders announce new ownership group
The Iowa Heartlanders hockey team, based in Coralville, has a new owner.
The Heartlanders, who are the ECHL affiliate of the NHL’s Minnesota Wild and...
Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat offering Inspire to treat sleep apnea
Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic is now offering Inspire therapy, a new treatment option for patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea...
NAR: Existing-home sales declined in June
Existing-home sales slipped in June, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales varied among the four major U.S. regions, with the Midwest...
St. Luke’s named to Becker’s Great Heart Programs list
Becker’s Hospital Review named UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids to its list of “100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs” on...
Fun Station adds Dubuque location
The Vertical Jump Park in Dubuque has been acquired by Cedar Rapids-based Edwards Entertainment Company, which currently operates Fun Station family entertainment venues in...
Iowa breweries collaborate to raise $13K for river cleanup efforts
Big Grove Brewery, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. and Lua Brewing participated in some hands-on cleanup in Iowa rivers during the 20th annual Iowa Project...
The Corridor’s Fastest Growing Companies of 2023
I have only served as the CBJ’s managing editor for a short time, but it has been made abundantly clear to me that this...