The dream project is the first venture in business ownership for Bianca Valles, Vanessa Valles and Juan Madrid, who previously lived in Colombia and Ecuador.
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The dream project is the first venture in business ownership for Bianca Valles, Vanessa Valles and Juan Madrid, who previously lived in Colombia and Ecuador.
Eighteen percent of soybeans are setting pods across the state, which is several days ahead of the five-year average. Other crops across Iowa continue to progress close to the normal schedule amid another week of above-average precipitation, according to the crop progress and condition report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
How much would someone need to pay you to pack up your life and move across state lines? The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and its partners are hoping the answer is the amount now offered to remote workers willing to relocate to Cedar Rapids, Marion or Hiawatha.
Molly’s Cupcakes, 14 S. Clinton St., has announced plans to close its Iowa City location next month.
Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are pushing up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances.
More Iowa herds have tested positive for a tick-borne parasite that can sicken and kill cattle, but experts said they still do not expect the illness to become widespread across the state.
Congress’ passage of President Donald Trump’s spending and tax cuts bill this month could help grow the market for sustainable aviation fuel, which could be a boon for corn-producing states like Iowa as airline operators work to decarbonize the sector.
Global clashes and trade wars hammered Midwestern states’ agricultural economies early this year, while a continuing boom in Southeastern states’ housing and tech jobs kept their economies humming along.
Currently Booked is a Solon-based bookstore that doesn’t stay in one place for too long. The mobile bookstore is a trailer that’s been outfitted to serve as a bookstore with the mission to literally bring books to more people across Eastern Iowa and the Midwest.
Plant hardiness zones are shifting northward nationwide as the country continues to warm, affecting farmers, gardeners and producers across the country. The biggest changes in the coming decades are predicted to be in the Upper Midwest.
There’s a risk that comes with having long hair while welding. But Iowa State University student Boluwarin Ojo didn’t want to cut her hair. So she came up with a product to solve her problem. A program at ISU has given her time and money to develop the idea this summer, and she’s already won two pitch contests as she works toward bringing her product to market.
Are you prepared to properly deal with a harassment complaint in your workplace? The “ostrich” defense — burying your head in the sand and ignoring everything — will never work in front of either a judge or a jury. Employers will be held accountable for their actions, or inaction as the case may be.
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