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The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

Linn County supervisors award $100,000 in development funds

The Linn County Board of Supervisors this week awarded $100,000 in economic and community development funding to 13 Linn County organizations. Requests for this year’s...

Linn County sets dates for readings of updated utility-scale solar ordinance

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has set meeting dates and times for three separate readings of proposed ordinance changes for utility-scale solar projects. The...
An aerial shot of the Brucemore Mansion estate.

Brucemore launches fundraiser for landscape restoration

Brucemore, a historic site in Cedar Rapids, is raising funds throughout September to support the restoration of its historic landscape. “Brucemore’s gardens and landscape provide...
Alliant Energy rate increases

Alliant Energy reports more than 50% of energy from renewable sources

More than 50% of the energy Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility provided to its customers in 2022 came from renewable energy generation, the utility company...

IEDA awards grants to Corridor arts, cultural projects

More than two dozen arts and cultural projects in the Corridor are among 131 Iowa organizations approved for grant funding from the Iowa Economic...

Community Foundation celebrating nonprofit professionals

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host an event on Thursday, Sept. 14, to celebrate Linn County nonprofit professionals. The Nonprofit Party at the...
John Pappajohn Iowa Entrepreneurial Venture Competition

Dhakai wins $40k at annual entrepreneurial competition

Dhakai, a Des Moines-based technology company and marketplace that helps connect U.S. clothing brands with ethical and sustainable apparel manufacturers, won first place and...
Mike Quinn

North Liberty-based Learn Spatial helps neurodivergent learning

Educational entrepreneur Mike Quinn, based in North Liberty, Iowa, has launched a new and innovative way of learning math and spatial learning.  Mr. Quinn developed...
Nacho and Corrin, recent additions to the UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, pose with their handlers.

Canine healers join UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital

Two new furry employees will soon greet patients at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital. Nacho and Corrin, the first team members...

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