Seventy-five businesses in the downtown Iowa City area have been in continuous operation for 20 or more years, and next month, the Iowa City Downtown District will recognize them with a series of new initiatives for Legacy Business Month.
The former U.S. ag secretary and Iowa governor spoke to farmers at an event hosted by the Iowa Democratic Party in Indianola.
The summer waiver follows ones issued by the Democratic Joe Biden administration in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 summer driving season over the objections of refiners and following weeks of lobbying by ethanol advocates.
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is considering a run for governor in 2026, but said he still is talking over the possibility with his family and close supporters.
Energy companies with infrastructure in Iowa would have the first opportunity to build new electric transmission lines, and nuclear growth would be encouraged under legislation proposed by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. But how would the legislation impact Iowans’ energy bills? On that, there is much disagreement.
Erica Cole was finishing her degree when she attended EntreFest in 2019. She went on to launch a clothing company, No Limbits, and made an appearance on Shark Tank. Now she’s coming back to the June 2025 conference as a keynote speaker.
Dangerous leaders know when to reject conformity. If they do conform to the norm, it’s not done blindly. Instead, they engage intentionally based on their value systems without questioning whether their actions conform to external standards.
Hy-Vee’s regional bakery in Cedar Rapids employs roughly 60 people, all of whom have been offered positions at other nearby Hy-Vee locations.
The bakery will be open for carryout only through April, with plans for full tea service after its grand opening in May.
Lightning strikes caused fires in 2023 and 2024 that scattered debris and damaged his crops, farmer near Mechanicsville says.
The national retailer’s new location will replace existing facility on Sixth Street SW.
A European-style cafe is getting its start with pop-ups in southeast Cedar Rapids.
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