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University of Iowa will not renew lease for Macbride Nature Recreation Area
The University of Iowa has announced it will not renew its lease for the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) when the agreement expires on July 1, 2029. The university has operated the 485-acre property, located on land owned by the…
Tippie College of Business connects employers, students through new initiative
This fall, employers will have a new way to reach business students thanks to a…

Construction job openings unchanged as housing market slows
The construction labor market saw little change for job openings in June as open, unfilled…

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll open new office in Waterloo
Multi-specialty law firm Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC has opened a new office in Waterloo, Iowa. Three…
BREAKING: University of Iowa to acquire Mercy Iowa City hospital and clinics
Mercy Iowa City announced Monday, Aug. 7 it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)…

Ben Dillon named CEO of Geonetric
Geonetric, a Cedar Rapids-based digital marketing agency, has announced co-owner Ben Dillon will be transitioning…

Big Grove celebrates 10 years with various festivities
Big Grove Brewery is raising a glass to celebrate a decade of experiences, fresh craft…

Barnes named Orchestra Iowa interim CEO
Linda Barnes has been named the interim director of Orchestra Iowa in Cedar Rapids, orchestra…
Construction begins on North Liberty’s Palestra sports complex
The weather may have been overcast, but it was all golden shovels and smiles at…

Fareway Round Up for Variety raises more than $171,000
Fareway Stores, Inc. partnered with Variety – the Children’s Charity to conduct the seventh annual…

UI JPEC enters new phase, plans to honor John Pappajohn
After nearly 30 years of weathering the constantly changing entrepreneurial landscape, the University of Iowa…

New senior living complex coming to Hiawatha
A new 40-unit senior living complex is on its way to the west side of…

UIHC and St. Luke’s ranked among best hospitals in Iowa
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids and the University of Iowa Hospitals…
Tower Terrace Road project again denied federal RAISE grant
Area leaders are once again pondering their next steps after learning that for the fourth…

Five Iowa businesses awarded at Open 4 Business Pitch Contest
Five businesses from Main Street Iowa communities across the state competed in the final round…

Iowa Board of Regents approves UI 2024 budget
The Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s fiscal year 2024 $5.34 billion…
