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A sign marks the entrance to Macbride Recreation Nature Area, located in the Solon area.

University of Iowa will not renew lease for Macbride Nature Recreation Area

The University of Iowa has announced it will not renew its lease for the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) when the agreement expires on July 1, 2029. The university has operated the 485-acre property, located on land owned by the…

Van Meter, Savant Wealth Management named to fastest-growing companies list

Cedar Rapids’ Van Meter ranked 3,489 and Savant Wealth Management ranked 4,589 on the 2023…

A driver is pictured in a Van Meter truck. CREDIT VAN METER INC.

Young Professionals of Iowa to host annual conference Aug. 25

Young professionals from across the state are invited to convene for a one-day summit in…

Casey’s to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG Group

Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG…

Casey's General Store

Ribbon cutting planned Aug. 16 at Anderson Bogert Engineers

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug.…

Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission to hold special meeting on solar ordinance changes

The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug.…

NextEra Energy Resources solar project

Several area projects receive Iowa workforce housing tax credits

Projects in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Tiffin and West Branch are receiving workforce housing tax credits…

Westdale Parkway West development

Revival Theatre Company ‘Sunset Boulevard’ production canceled

Revival Theatre Company announced Thursday, Aug. 9 that the company’s production of “Sunset Boulevard,” scheduled…

Revival Theatre Company

Hills Bank donates $50,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign

North Liberty is one step closer to its goal of transforming Centennial Park into a…

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces grant cycle

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced its final grant cycle for 2023 for…

NAMI class to help families cope with mental health

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, has developed a new course that will…

Johnson Co. program supports organizations impacted by COVID-19

Johnson County has launched the Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant program to support local nonprofits impacted…

johnson county logo

Tippie College of Business connects employers, students through new initiative

This fall, employers will have a new way to reach business students thanks to a…

Tippie College of Business

Construction job openings unchanged as housing market slows

The construction labor market saw little change for job openings in June as open, unfilled…

Construction jobs

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll open new office in Waterloo

Multi-specialty law firm Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC has opened a new office in Waterloo, Iowa. Three…

BREAKING: University of Iowa to acquire Mercy Iowa City hospital and clinics

Mercy Iowa City announced Monday, Aug. 7 it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)…

Mercy Hospital-Iowa City. located at 500 E. Market St. in Iowa City, is alleged to be in a “financial freefall.” (Photo via Google Earth)