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HEDCO names Mathis first executive director

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition from contract coordinator to the organization’s first full-time executive director, effective Jan. 1. Ms. Mathis has served as a contract coordinator for HEDCO since November…

Mercy Iowa City to continue operating as community hospital

Mercy Iowa City will remain an operational community hospital following its acquisition by bond investors…

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Mercy to break ground on new Marion emergency department

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Marion…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids launching search for nonprofit to own, manage affordable housing complex

Cedar Rapids City Council members say their approval Tuesday, Oct. 10 of a resolution requesting…

Colonial building The Heights affordable housing

Mercy Iowa City announces winning bid for hospital and clinic assets

Mercy Iowa City announced Tuesday night that investors led by Preston Hollow Community Capital, alongside…

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OTC Industrial Technologies opens Midway subsidiary in Marion

OTC Industrial Technologies, an industrial equipment service provider and distributor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has…

Midway Industrial Supplyl

Stamats to host centennial celebration Wednesday

Stamats Communications will host a centennial celebration Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 4-6 p.m. at the…

Stamats Fifth Street headquarters

Mercy Foundation funds needed to keep hospital operational

Mercy Iowa City has received approval to use funds from its philanthropic foundation, stating that…

Mercy Iowa City hospital, pictured Aug. 9, 2023. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Iowa Climate Statement urges use of solar power

More than 200 science faculty at 36 colleges and universities across Iowa signed the 13th…

Sheep graze in a green meadow. Iowa Climate Statement

Marion development moratorium passes first City Council reading

Seeking a strategic pause on new projects in some of Marion’s fastest-growing areas, the Marion…

City of Marion

Statewide Laborshed study underway

The Iowa Workforce Development is conducting its most recent statewide Laborshed study, the last one…

Iowa WorkForce Development

Bohnsack steps down as Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association executive officer

Karyl Bohnsack has announced she plans to step down as executive officer of the Greater…

Karyl Bohnsack

Larger home, expanded offerings for The Hangry Lady

With a business name like The Hangry Lady, it’s clear owner and executive chef Allie…

Allie Lanham The Hangry Lady

Groundswell Café celebrates five years of pay-it-forward meals

When a meal is rung up at Groundswell Café, 201 third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids,…

Groundswell Café, 201 third Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids

Iowa Shop Local Day highlights area retailers

Iowans will have a chance to jump-start their Christmas shopping while supporting local businesses on…

North Liberty seeks $1 million grant in CAT funds for Centennial Center

The city of North Liberty is seeking a $1 million grant from Enhance Iowa’s Community…

North Liberty Centennial rendering