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ACT campus, Iowa River Power redevelopment projects receive $2 million in state tax credits
Two major redevelopment projects in Johnson County received a combined $2 million in state tax credits. On Nov. 21, the Iowa Economic Development Authority awarded redevelopment tax credits of $700,000 to JNB Iowa City, LLC and $1.3 million to Old…
Greater Iowa City discusses data insights, strategic initiatives at 2025 annual meeting
When the Iowa City Area Development Group and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership merged…

Chipotle to open second Cedar Rapids location, including first ‘Chipotlane’ in Corridor
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open a new Cedar Rapids restaurant Tuesday in a standalone site…

3Ice hockey league taps Coralville’s Xtream Arena as home base for 2026 season
3Ice, a professional three-on-three ice hockey league, announced Coralville’s Xtream Arena will be home base…

New IowaWORKS center will facilitate greater collaboration with Kirkwood, area leaders say
Job development leaders say the opening of the new IowaWORKS center, near Kirkwood Community College…

Inside Cedar Crossing: Latest construction photos and updated renderings
On course. On time. On target. That was the message Thursday afternoon, Nov. 20, as…

Real Success: Audrey Wiedemeier, Iowa City Bike Library
Audrey Wiedemeier is the executive director of the Iowa City Bike Library, a grassroots nonprofit…

Cedar Valley World Travel to close Nov. 26; Destinations Unlimited acquires clientele
Destinations Unlimited has acquired the clientele of Cedar Valley World Travel, a Cedar Rapids-based travel…

Linn County to hire first rural economic development director
For the first time ever, Linn County will be hiring a rural economic development director,…

New Pioneer Food Co-op, Kinze Manufacturing rank among nation’s ‘most ethical companies’ in survey
New Pioneer Food Co-op ranks among the nation’s most ethical companies, according to a MarketBeat…

Network Imaging Solutions in North Liberty closing; 70 employees impacted
Networking Imaging Solutions (NIS), a 3PL facility in North Liberty, is closing its doors, according…

Iowa City’s Downtown SSMID passes first hurdle for renewal
The Iowa City City Council passed a first consideration at its meeting Nov. 18 for…

Downtown Iowa City high-rises return to credit union; no bids received at sheriff sale
The Chauncey, and other prominent downtown Iowa City high-rises at the center of a foreclosure…

Guaranty Bank redevelopment project gets $10 million-plus state tax credit
The redevelopment of the historic former Guaranty Bank in downtown Cedar Rapids has been awarded…

ROOTs disaster recovery housing program finds new life
The Rebuilding Ownership Opportunities Together (ROOTs) program in Cedar Rapids built 869 homes after the…

Former UI Hospitals & Clinics director John Colloton dies at 94
John William Colloton, who led the University of Iowa’s hospital through an era of unprecedented…





