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WITH GALLERY: Cedar Rapids leaders dedicate latest flood protection project near Czech Village
Flood protection for the west side of Cedar Rapids has taken a significant step forward, city leaders said Monday morning as they gathered to dedicate, and ceremonially cut the ribbon, for a major addition to the city’s permanent flood control…
First Interstate subscribes to Alliant Energy solar garden
First Interstate Bank is increasing its sustainability efforts by subscribing to a community solar garden…

Indigenous business woman paves way for Native American fashion, culture in Iowa City
At just 5 years old, Alicia Velasquez began making clothes for her dolls. Using her…

Vernon to step down as The District executive director
As Monica Vernon’s tenure as executive director of The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia…

See inside Field Day, North Liberty’s first brewery
Field Day Brewing Co. started as a simple Facebook message. Co-founder of the new North…

Right to Start will host a forum on entrepreneurship with Republican candidates
Right to Start, a national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, will host…
Forbes ranks Dupaco a top small employer in America
For the second time in a month, Forbes has recognized Dupaco Community Credit Union. This…

Habitat for Humanity presents Women Build classes
Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is conducting monthly Women Build classes aimed at empowering women…
Survey seeks input on the design of LightLine Loop
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking community input on the design of key elements…
Receiver sought for Iowa City hospital that’s alleged to be in a ‘financial freefall’
An Iowa City hospital that is alleged to be in a “financial freefall” and on…

IPR awarded Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows
Iowa Public Radio has received a $200,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows to update critical…
Tom’s New Best Friend: Nancy Bird with ICAD/ Iowa City Area Business Partnership
Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Nancy Bird, President of the new Iowa City Area Development/…

Linn County names new facilities director
Luke Fischer has been named the new Linn County facilities director. As facilities director, Mr.…
Speedeez Indoor Karting closes both Cedar Rapids locations
Both locations of Speedeezz Indoor Karting are now closed permanently, owners announced via their Facebook…

IEDA awards funding to Primary Assembly, VIDA
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board has approved innovation funding in support of five…
MEDCO publishes Q2 2023 Marion Community Index
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) released the Marion Community Index for the second quarter…
