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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 itself from potential closure. The Marion City Council approved a resolution Thursday to accept a proposal…
Officials laud promise of University of Iowa Health Care’s new North Liberty facility
As Suresh Gunasekaran, CEO of the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics and associate vice…
Spent fuel from Duane Arnold Energy Center moving to on-site dry storage
Spent fuel from the Duane Arnold Energy Center’s now-shuttered nuclear reactor will be transferred to…
Cedar Rapids mayoral candidates offer differing visions for city’s future at Rotary forum
The four candidates for Cedar Rapids mayor provided divergent appraisals of the city’s recent history,…
Condominium development coming to site near Brucemore
A 48-unit condominium development is in the works just west of the historic Brucemore mansion…
Leadership keys: Be intentional, be decisive, and care
Despite a 41-year career in industry, including 34 years at General Mills – 15 of…
Solon sending resolution to county supervisors on proposed housing development
The Solon City Council voted unanimously Oct. 6 to send a resolution to the Johnson…
Jaffray stepping down as United Fire Group CFO
Dawn Jaffray has announced her resignation as executive vice president and chief financial officer of…
Chophouse Downtown offers diverse menu, family-friendly atmosphere
A number of restaurants have opened in or near downtown Cedar Rapids in recent years,…
Workforce Q&A with Kim Becicka
Kim Becicka, the recently-retired vice president of continuing education and training services at Kirkwood Community…
Workforce Roundtable details wealth of employer, employee services
Numerous resources are available from local and state agencies to help workforce leaders deal with…
Filling a high-tech niche
No, Timberline Manufacturing doesn’t make any type of wood-based products. Nor does the company assemble…
Travero’s new Logistics Park facility offers versatile, affordable transportation options
In recent years, small to medium-sized businesses and manufacturers in Eastern Iowa have faced a…
Kingston’s Steakhouse replaces Butcher Block in northeast Cedar Rapids
A new restaurant is now in place to replace the longtime Butcher Block Steakhouse in…
Cedar Rapids council OKs term sheet for $71 million Kingston Landing development
The redevelopment of land just west of the Cedar River in downtown Cedar Rapids took…
Students’ mental health challenges multiplying
The COVID-19 pandemic is most defined as a physical health issue, with its wealth of…