C R unveils microloan program in Cedar Rapids
Lenny Sims joins a city and partners launching a microloan in Cedar Rapids to back small ventures. Loans range from 1000 to 10000 as part of the Business Assistance Revolving Loan Fund, which has backed firms since December 2018 with a disaster fund starting balance of 500000. Sims of Sauce Bar and Bistro praises the program for easing family pressure and enabling growth. City Manager Jeff Pomeranz cites Les Garner as a key leader in the effort.
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Iowa City gas costs higher than Cedar Rapids by 20 cents
Commuters note Iowa City prices about 20 cents per gallon above Cedar Rapids. On Sept 4 the cheapest super unleaded with ethanol was 2.42 in Iowa City and 2.23 in Cedar Rapids. Officials say price matching among stations is common and legal.
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Feds End Iowa Veterans Support Program At ICOVE
The University of Iowa shuttered the ICOVE initiative after a VA branch cut funding. ICOVE director Michael J. Hall and staff will vacate officials’ offices, amid questions about the move. Over 700 students on campus receive veteran benefits, with more than 500 veterans and dependents involved. The $2.2 million program aimed to ease veterans into college, offering courses, mentoring, career development, and a jobs club.
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