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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…

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…

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.…

Several area projects receive Iowa workforce housing tax credits
Projects in Cedar Rapids, Marion, Tiffin and West Branch are receiving workforce housing tax credits…

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

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…

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…

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

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)…
