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Fareway adding online shopping to more stores

Fareway Stores Inc. is expanding its online shopping option to nearly 50 of its grocery stores and meat markets, offering curbside pickup at more of its locations. In a news release, the company said it …

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IEDA awards tax credits to three companies for projects totaling $246M, approves grants to support diverse entrepreneurship

The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board today approved more than $4.8 million in tax credits to three companies that plan to invest more than $246 million in new construction and create nearly 60 jobs.

The …

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Ames awarded $1.5M grant to continue development of Prairie View Industrial Center

The city of Ames has been awarded $1.5 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce to extend water and sanitary sewer to the new 1,300-acre Prairie View Industrial Center on the city’s east side. The …

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Iowa restaurant franchisees say rules on state aid are unfair

Des Moines Register: Some franchise restaurant owners in Iowa are feeling left out after being turned down for a state relief fund while Iowa-based Pizza Ranch received $1.1 million. The Iowa Economic Development Authority blocked chain …

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$5 million makeover planned for Davenport’s minor league ballpark

Quad-City Times: The city of Davenport would make more than $5 million in improvements and renovations to the city’s minor league baseball stadium, including new seating, under an updated lease agreement with the owner of the …

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Study: Cedar Rapids could attract visitors with whitewater course, other river recreation

Cedar Rapids Gazette: Boaters, paddlers and spectators from around the state and potentially the region may eventually enjoy an ambitious slate of recreational amenities in the Cedar River near downtown Cedar Rapids. The city is exploring …

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Iowa Senate proposes $8.2 million increase for public universities

Iowa Capital Dispatch: The Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday approved a $8.2 million increase for Iowa’s public universities, a proposal in opposition to the House’s Regents funding freeze. The education budget, which passed the committee by …

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Urban Dreams to open food pantry in Cedar Rapids

Urban Dreams will be opening a food pantry in Cedar Rapids tomorrow to help fight food insecurity in the region. According to a story published by KCRG-TV, the food pantry will open at the Ladd Library, …

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Agricultural runoff puts Raccoon on list of 10 most endangered rivers, group says

Des Moines Register: Runoff from livestock facilities and farm fields poses a “grave threat” to the Raccoon River, a major drinking water source for 500,000 Des Moines metro residents, placing it among the nation’s 10 most-endangered …

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Iowa Legislature sends another ‘ag gag’ trespass bill to Reynolds

Des Moines Register: Iowa lawmakers have passed a bill to criminalize certain types of trespass on agricultural facilities in the latest attempt to stop animal activists and others from secretly documenting activities at large animal feeding …