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Black Friday sales are important break-even point for many Iowa merchants
Today's Black Friday shopping extravaganza, followed by Small Business Saturday, marks a vital...
After Black Friday’s frenzy, shop Iowa’s small businesses on Saturday
While retailers nationwide are bracing for a shopping extravaganza on this Black Friday,...
CEO of Dubuque’s Q Casino resigns, casino expansion to continue
The president and CEO of one of Dubuque's casinos is resigning after three years on the job. Alex...
Iowa Farm Bureau expert sees some avenues for turning around the farm economy
A recent Iowa Farm Bureau report shows the Iowa ag economy has seen a down trend from 2023 into...
October unemployment moves up slightly as businesses wait on election outcome
The state unemployment rate moved up one-tenth of a point in October to three percent. Iowa...
Supreme Court hears arguments on COVID deaths of Waterloo Tyson workers
The Iowa Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case of the families of four workers at the...
Grassley: Congress ‘violated the Constitution’ by delegating more power to the president
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is criticizing the institution where he's served for decades for...
Hiawatha-based quilting machine maker celebrates five decades in operation
An eastern Iowa company that offers innovations for the quilting industry is marking its 50th year...
Kum & Go convenience store brand to be retired
It will be Kum & Go no more. A trade publication called C-Store Dive reports the Utah company...
Casey’s completes buyout of Fikes chain, acquiring 200 stores
An Iowa-based convenience store chain is announcing the closing of a major business deal, its...
UI researcher investigates why lonely people tend to buy things they don’t need
Black Friday is four weeks from today, launching another holiday shopping season, but a University...
University of Iowa looks to acquire rest of Old Capitol Town Center mall
The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Board of Regents for a purchase that would...
Creighton survey finds growing fears of looming recession
As we head into the final two months of 2024, typically the busiest months of the year for many...
Employers are hiring Iowans now for holiday jobs, from retail to deliveries
Iowans who are considering picking up some seasonal work during the final few months of the year...
Iowa senators say USDA ‘dropped the ball’ on now-defunct chicken processor
Iowa's two U.S. senators are questioning why Pure Prairie Poultry, which recently declared...
Wisconsin company closing Waukee plant, affecting 88 workers
A Wisconsin company will be closing its printing plant in a Des Moines suburb early next year. The...
Hy-Vee removing some self checkout stations in stores
The Hy-Vee supermarket chain is removing self checkout stations from some stores. A spokesperson...
Emmet County officials to make changes in proposed wind energy ordinance
The chairman of the Emmet County Board of Supervisors says there will be revisions in a proposed...
NextEra evaluating whether it can restart Iowa’s only nuclear power plant
NextEra Energy's chief executive says the company is exploring whether it could reopen the nuclear...
Winnebago profits declined in just-concluded fiscal year
Winnebago Industries is laying off 33 workers from its Forest City plant next month. The company...
Water rationing now in place in Southwest Iowa city
As drought conditions worsen across the state, one southwestern Iowa community is enacting tighter...
Casey’s to take over naming rights to Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines
The Des Moines venue where hundreds of sports and other events are held is getting a new name. The...
UI logistics study: Package delivery drivers should walk more, drive less
A University of Iowa study finds package delivery companies would save bundles of time and money...
Iowa tourism sets record, topping $7B last year
A report from the Iowa Tourism Office finds visitors spent $7.3-billion dollars in Iowa during...
Dairy Sweet in Dunlop delivers state’s best pork tenderloin
A western Iowa dining establishment is the winner of the Iowa Pork Producers "Best Breaded Pork...
Casey’s CEO talks about ecomomic impact on stores
The CEO of the Casey's Convenience store chain says customers are continuing to weather the...
South Dakotan calls his state a firewall against carbon pipeline
A farmer who's a spokesman for South Dakota landowners who oppose the Summit Carbon Solutions...
Rock Valley, Sioux Center, Boone awarded state RISE funding
The state Transportation Commission approved a change today to a state program used to help...
Patronize hundreds of small Iowa businesses through one website
Tomorrow will mark the third annual Shop Iowa Day, where some 750 small businesses in the state...