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Tractor Supply site Williams Boulevard

Rezoning for new Tractor Supply store in Cedar Rapids draws concerns from neighboring property owners

A new Tractor Supply store is being planned in southwest Cedar Rapids, but some neighboring property owners are expressing concerns about the project. The new store is planned for 4415 Williams Blvd. SW, just west of the Menards store at…

Iowa City council OKs rezoning for ‘Aisles Online’ additions at North Dodge Street Hy-Vee

On a unanimous vote and with no comment from the public, the Iowa City city…

Records: New gas station planned for former Fas Fuel site in northeast Cedar Rapids

It appears another gas station is being planned for the site most recently occupied by…

Earnings reports: Procter & Gamble, United Fire Group, Kraft Heinz, Alliant Energy

Several companies with operations in the Corridor recently released earnings reports. Procter & Gamble reported…

The derecho, a year later

Derecho. In a heartbeat Aug. 10, 2020, the word was transformed from an obscure meteorological…

Henrichs named interim CFO of UI Health Care

Mark Henrichs will take over as interim chief financial officer for UI Health Care this…

Ingredion operating income, EPS up dramatically in second quarter

Ingredion Inc. reported adjusted operating income of $208 million for the second quarter Tuesday, up…

UI professor: Consider shopping for holidays now

So-called “Christmas in July” sales have become a summertime staple, fueled by retailers’ desire to…

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics ranked among nation’s best

For the 32nd year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals”…

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

International Paper reports strong second quarter earnings

International Paper reported second quarter earnings Thursday, topping analysts’ estimates in most categories. The company,…

Iowa City Council rejects rezoning for Hickory Hill Estates development

It’s back to square one for a proposed residential development near Hickory Hill Park. In…

Hickory Hill Trail Estates

Shannon Moss, Emma Moss and Megan Cowherd, Moo Moo’s Ice Cream Truck

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” The lyrics of the comic…

Jess Novotny, Prestige Dance Studio

Dance has been part of Jess Novotny’s life since childhood. Growing up in Dyersville, she…

Paula Wickham, Think Safe

For Paula Wickham, bringing Think Safe to life was not just a professional venture but…

Chelsey Montgomery, Knellhart Academy

As a student at the University of Iowa, becoming a dog trainer was the furthest…

Jan Finlayson, Luxe Interiors

After working in her chosen field for several years, Jan Finlayson felt it was time…