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Elwell Company buys former Zora property, insisting “we will not be a bar”
MidWestOne Bank makes technology investment in Orion
MidWestOne Financial Group Inc., the Iowa City-based parent company of MidWestOne Bank, has announced a strategic collaboration with Orion, a provider of wealthtech solutions for financial advisers and the enterprise firms that serve them. According …
Read MoreIowa schools recognized by iJAG, JAG
Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) announced that Iowa schools, educators and organizations have earned state and national recognitions. iJAG and its national affiliate, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), recognized Iowa and several key stakeholders for excellence in …
Read MoreMaverik laying off 100 Des Moines corporate workers
When Maverik’s acquisition of Des Moines-based Kum & Go was finalized two years ago, the Utah company’s then-CEO wanted Iowans to know two things: That the Kum & Go name would continue to be used …
Read MoreIEDA announces Open 4 Business contest winners, names new Main Street Iowa community
Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts were awarded a combined $80,000 in state grants Monday evening after successfully pitching their expansion ideas in the final round of the 2025 Open 4 Business contest.…
Read MoreRegistration now open for annual Healthiest State Walk
Registration for the 15th Annual Healthiest State Walk is now open, the Iowa Healthiest State Initiative has announced. On Oct. 1, thousands of Iowans across the state will participate in organized walks at schools, workplaces …
Read MoreCIWW ends lawn watering ban, asks for voluntary water reduction
Central Iowa Water Works announced today that it is ending the Stage III lawn watering ban and moving to Stage I of the organization’s Water Shortage Plan, which calls for customers to voluntarily reduce outside …
Read MoreFox River Mills to close down, laying off 105
Sock manufacturer Fox River had private-label contracts with many nationally recognized companies, such as Carhartt, to produce socks, hats and other items. Now it’s closing its factory in Osage, 30 miles northeast of Mason City. …
Read More3E names new director of marketing
3E, an electrical engineering and equipment company, has announced the promotion of Matthew Chatman to director of marketing. In his new role, Chatman will lead marketing campaigns, and support vendor relationships. “I’m honored to step …
Read MoreState awards grants to rural Iowa businesses improving food access and services
Rural grocers and food producers are among eight recipients of the latest Rural Innovation Grants announced by the Iowa Economic Development Authority. The grants, awarded through the Governor’s Empower Rural Iowa Initiative, total $72,624 and …
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