Richard Pratt
How tariffs may impact Iowa’s economy: UI economist explains trade risks
The national discussion of tariffs has raised several complex questions about the process of international trade negotiations.
In basic terms, a tariff is a tax...
Google to invest another $7 billion in Iowa in next two years
Google will invest an additional $7 billion across Iowa in the next two years, primarily to expand data centers in Cedar Rapids and Council...
Cedar Rapids developing strategic parking plan
A strategic parking plan is being developed to assess parking needs in Cedar Rapids’ core districts – and what changes, if any, may be...
New snow equipment facility coming to Eastern Iowa Airport
A new facility will be built at the Eastern Iowa Airport to house and maintain the airport’s snow removal equipment.
The new snow removal equipment...
Hiawatha HUB development project canceled
Development of the HUB, a project that originally promised to bring dozens of new housing units to the former site of a mobile home...
With potential Duane Arnold restart, Linn County begins discussion of nuclear zoning code
The potential reopening of the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo is still several years in the future, but Linn County leaders are already...
Zoning approved for 92-unit Cedar Rapids housing complex near Williams Boulevard, Highway 30
A new 92-unit apartment housing complex is in the works at a highly-visible site near the intersection of Highway 30 and Williams Boulevard SW...
Bet on Cedar Rapids, O’Donnell says at annual State of the City address
Basking in the recent approval of a casino license for Linn County, Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell chose a gaming metaphor to anchor her...
Marion airport won’t close after city finds runway buyer
A buyer has been landed for the runway property at the Marion Airport, moving the airport to fully private ownership and saving the airport...