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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…

Alliant Community Solar Garden site

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…

Alicia Velasquez is the artist and entrepreneur behind The House of Dotł’izhi, 327 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, Native American shop. CREDIT SIMONE GARZA

Vernon to step down as The District executive director

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

Monica Vernon The District

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…

The 20,000 square foot Field Day Brewing is seen at 925 Liberty Way on July 25. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT

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…

Mercy Hospital-Iowa City. located at 500 E. Market St. in Iowa City, is alleged to be in a “financial freefall.” (Photo via Google Earth)

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/…

Tom Cilek

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…

Speedeezz Indoor Karting closes

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…

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