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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 Bluffs, Google officials confirmed at an investment announcement at the Google Cedar Rapids site Friday afternoon.…

Spare Time Entertainment venue coming to former CR Gordmans store

The former Gordmans store in northeast Cedar Rapids will be home to a new entertainment…

Demolition of former Transamerica buildings continues

Demolition of the former Transamerica buildings continues at the northwest corner of Edgewood Road and…

Transamerica site demolition

Bourgeois: Actions, not just words, key to overcoming inequality

It’s important to recognize the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and…

Panelists: Opportunities abound for Iowa’s renewable energy industry

The global energy landscape is continually shifting and evolving, but most experts agree that an…

Construction of new BAE Systems facility still on schedule

Construction of BAE Systems’ new $139 million, 278,000-square-foot facility continues at the corner of Sixth…

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