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  • Outing raises funds for U.S. 34 expansion
    Jul 30, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    Rich Myers, R-Colchester, who came to support the coalition's event.
  • Cedar Falls reviews deal with economic development group
    Jul 27, 2010 — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
    CEDAR FALLS -- The City Council has recommended approval of a revised funding agreement with the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance. The council's Administration Committee, which includes all council members, met prior to the regular council meeting Monday to review the city's incentive payments to the economic development agency. Councilman Frank Darrah abstained from the discussion, and Councilman Kamyar Enshayan was absent. For years, the city has given the GCVA a $25,000...
  • Officials on track to hire New OEDC director
    Jul 27, 2010 — Ottumwa Courier
    It was a situation where economic development is what I do for downtown. Helfenberger said having a knowledge of local issues is a plus, but the search committee will consider all qualifications. "The person needs some experience in dealing with existing companies.
  • Woman placed on probation for meth charge
    Jul 27, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    She, however, told District Court Judge Mary Ann Brown on Monday she does not use the substance and instead was getting money. Brown acknowledged Hayes' almost non-existent criminal record.
  • South gate changes in a decade
    Jul 25, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    Don Langan also made the decision to move the Burlington store to its new location in 2002. Iowa State Bank bought the land from Don and Mike Pierson who've been a catalyst in the expansion of Burlington's southern edge. Comfort Suites Motel came along in 2005 and Iowa State Bank in 2007.
  • Port authority makes inroads to FTZ status
    Jul 23, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    SIREPA had to meet certain criteria to become a foreign trade zone, such as be within a required driving time from another FTZ such as the Quad Cities. That criteria does not apply to being a subzone. A list of possible members would go beyond Lee County and include people from Des Moines, Henry and Louisa counties.
  • F.M. Partners gets more control of tax
    Jul 22, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    Voting against the move were Mark Lair and Jason Huppert.
  • House approves Loebsack's job creation bill
    Jul 21, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    Christinia Crippes Jul. 21, 2010 (McClatchy-Tribune Regional News delivered by Newstex) -- The House unanimously passed legislation on Monday sponsored by U.S. Rep.
  • Incentive plan misses the point, Alliance leader says
    Jul 21, 2010 — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
    Those are decisions made between a company and the city, certainly with our advice and counsel on how to work with business.
  • Drug program possible for offender
    Jul 20, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    During a strip search prior to being booked into jail, authorities said they found a small bag containing crack tied to the drawstring of Conner's pants.
  • Waterloo OKs incentive plan for Alliance
    Jul 20, 2010 — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
    ...criteria. Council members pushed for the incentive plan after learning the city of Cedar Falls, also a partner in the Alliance, has long used a similar method. Cedar Falls pays a $25,000 base fee with the possibility of another $25,000 in incentives; but the full incentive is rarely paid out. Waterloo Council members had questioned whether the incentive offers would, at least in appearance, encourage the Alliance to steer companies to Cedar Falls. Alliance President and Chief...
  • Henderson Co. economic group has help for future
    Jul 19, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    Her first job is to plan an art trail for annual Heritage Days festival in September, which has put her into contact with artists across Henderson County. After her recent marriage, however, Cole-Webster wanted to settle back home in Henderson County. "It's good to be home. Enough signatures have already been collected from Media, Ill., and Lomax, Ill., is currently annexed into the Dallas Rural Water District. "It's an ongoing thing.
  • Highway hearing attracts crowd
    Jul 16, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    The DOT's five-year plan only extends as far as the 2015 grading project on the northernmost area of the project.
  • Supervisors hear gloomy JEDCO report
    Jul 14, 2010 — Newton Daily News
    Trinity Towers continued to grow their presence during the year. In addition, enXco, a wind energy company with headquarters in San Diego, has announced a 200-megawatt wind generation farm between Gilman and Newburg.
  • Alliance contract talks continue
    Jul 13, 2010 — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
    That has since changed, he added. Waterloo Council members had questioned whether the incentive offers would, at least in appearance, encourage the Alliance to steer companies to Cedar Falls.
  • F.M. Partners' policy questioned: Resident says hiring, firing practice puts Main Street group in jeopardy.
    Jul 7, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    ...of Partners, planned to resign, and Dukowitz would be in charge of finding a replacement. Wondra said IDED does not approve of Dukowitz making the hiring decision instead of the local Main Street board. "They (Partners) were told they're jeopardizing Main Street by doing that, and they did it anyway. Main Street is supposed to be separate from Partners," Wondra said. "There is a very good chance we could lose Main Street now." Dukowitz refuted Wondra's accusation, saying...
  • BRIEF
    Jul 4, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    ...counts. In exchange for the guilty plea, Des Moines County prosecutors said they will ask a judge to give Ellis two concurrent 10-year prison terms. They will, however, not seek penalty enhancements. Prosecutors also will dismiss a third delivery count at the end of the appeal period. Ellis will be sentenced Aug. 16. Authorities said an informant with agents from the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force bought $100 worth of crack from Ellis on three occasions....
  • Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, Iowa, Jim Offner column
    Jul 4, 2010 — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
    Try selling old items and bartering for services as ways to limit overhead and extending the budget. In some cases, it might be prudent to consider living with a relative while searching for employment. --Insurance: If COBRA benefits are beyond reach, consider looking at the private market. There is insurance available for most people with some concessions in terms of flexibility or coverage.
  • Officials keeping close eye on flood stage
    Jul 2, 2010 — Ottumwa Courier
    In town, our levee is designed to protect up to a 25-foot river stage, so we have a long way to go before we're in any real trouble. The terrain around Eddyville puts the Des Moines River in their part of the state at 600 feet above sea level. By knowing what the flow is, they can figure the stage. Late Thursday, Gov.
  • Cocaine charges could lead to 20 years in prison
    Jul 1, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    Iowa Narcotics Task Force were about to execute a search warrant at a home in the 1000 block of North Eighth Street in connection with a drug investigation involving Conner. During a surveillance operation moments before the warrant was executed, a detective told agents Conner left his home and was walking on North Eighth Street toward Franklin Street. Narcotics agents caught up with the man at the corner of Sixth and Franklin streets. Authorities said a search of Conner...
  • Prosecutors bump up charges based on history
    Jul 1, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    ...of marijuana as a subsequent offender Oct. 12. A pretrial conference on the case is scheduled to take place Oct. 4. Prosecutors cited Crear's convictions for second-degree theft in Des Moines County in July of 2003 and conspiracy to manufacture more than 5 grams of meth in Lee County in May of 2006 as basis for the enhanced charge. Agents from the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force arrested Crear in May as a result of an intensive investigation of a suspected drug house...
  • Iowa Workforce building to become part of Mercy
    Jun 26, 2010 — The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
    SE after it is vacated by Iowa Workforce Devel opment this year. The medical center bought the building in 2008 when the state's lease on it was set to expire.
  • Man claims marijuana was his
    Jun 26, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    ...marijuana it was. In light of this development, the charge of possession of marijuana with intent to deliver filed against Brecount has been dismissed with prejudice, meaning the state is barred from bringing an action on the same claim. "Barnes went on to state that Brecount did not possess the marijuana and was not involved in dealing the marijuana," Des Moines County prosecutors said in court papers. In January, agents from the Southeast Iowa Narcotics Task Force,...
  • Agency's Lindale move may vex clients
    Jun 25, 2010 — The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
    SE about a week before it can open the new rent office at 800 Seve St. S E about a week b t can open the nifore ale office. Lind Lindale office. He said other options also are being considered.
  • Hours to be cut at Washington County Workforce office
    Jun 25, 2010 — The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
    It expects the changes to be unnoticed by customers. Not all of the vacancies will be filled, Hommer said. She did not know the number to be left vacant. The Iowa Workforce Development Center in Iowa City staffs and manages the Washington County office. Brenda Dodge, the agency's Iowa City manager, said three of 14 staff members are retiring.
  • Ottumwa airport gets $1.5 million
    Jun 25, 2010 — Ottumwa Courier
    ...to facilitate economic development and create future job opportunities," said City Planning Director Dave Shafer. The funding is estimated to allow for $15 million in private investment to be leveraged. "That's estimated additional growth and expansion at the airport, which includes new development and existing businesses there," Shafer said. "That's $15 million in estimated private capital investments." A Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) grant for $396,494 was...
  • County passes on land purchase for sewage lagoon
    Jun 24, 2010 — Daily Iowegian
    At the present time the Bentley Development is on hold. Supervisor Linda Rouse had the item placed on the agenda and made the motion to proceed with the purchase. The motion died for the lack of a second. Rouse said the sewage lagoon could be seen as economic development.
  • Deere's new investment in foundry a key move, analyst says
    Jun 23, 2010 — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
    ...term." Waterloo is fortunate to have a foundry operation, because there are precious few, particularly in the U.S., Lustgarten said. "Products coming out of foundries have been particularly difficult to source, not only locally but abroad," he said. "I'm not sure where they're getting a lot of their foundry products, but a lot of stuff is coming from overseas." Building on a foundry operation in the Midwest will give Deere extra flexibility, Lustgarten said. "If...
  • Keokuk plant spends $27M for remodeling
    Jun 23, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    Taret said the project could reduce emissions by 50 percent. The largest portion of the package is an investment tax credit of $1,890,000, which is 7 percent of the $27 million remodel price tag.
  • East side Highway 63 backers undaunted despite setbacks
    Jun 20, 2010 — Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier
    ...of Waterloo. She insisted those aren't founded. "The (Waterloo Police Department) shows no more crime in that area than anywhere else in Waterloo, or in the Cedar Valley," Wortham said. "We pulled the stats for Logan Plaza and across the street, because we wanted to show (possible tenants) it was a safe area." But Matt Whitehead, a commercial specialist with Lockard Realty in Cedar Falls who works out at Logan Plaza, said at least one potential restaurant builder was scared away...
  • Lopsided growth
    Jun 20, 2010 — The Gazette (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)
    Coralville is getting ready to overtake Iowa City,' Dudley said. Campbell, the Ames mayor, said Ankeny in nearby Polk County is the nearest retail growth center that's equivalent to Coralville. She said Ames is getting closer to landing a developer for a public-private project in its Campustown commercial district, but some private projects in Ames were put on hold or halted by the recession. Iowa City Area Development President Joe Raso believes the Iowa City metro economy has...
  • Sentence suspended for woman in prescription forgery case
    Jun 20, 2010 — The Hawk Eye
    She said she bought the pills on eight separate instances.
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