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Partial government shutdown ‘shameful,’ Eastern Iowa Airport director says

Eastern Iowa Airport director Marty Lenss didn’t mince words Monday morning as he addressed the ongoing partial government shutdown that’s left Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents working without paychecks for several weeks. “It’s absolutely shameful what Congress has done, utilizing…

The many moving parts of Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition

The ongoing circumstances surrounding Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition will continue to develop, as the…

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

Cedar Rapids council approves first reading of country club tennis court ordinance

A controversial proposal for a new outdoor tennis facility at the Cedar Rapids Country Club,…

Cedar Rapids Country Club tennis facility proposal

NAMI class to help families cope with mental health

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, has developed a new course that will…

Johnson Co. program supports organizations impacted by COVID-19

Johnson County has launched the Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant program to support local nonprofits impacted…

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Regents approve $20 million UI-Mercy acquisition

The Board of Regents moved to accept University of Iowa’ s request to purchase Mercy…

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Lawsuit against Duane Arnold Solar projects dismissed

A Linn County District Court judge has rejected a civil lawsuit filed by a group…

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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…

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Construction job openings unchanged as housing market slows

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

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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)…

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)

Ben Dillon named CEO of Geonetric

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

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Big Grove celebrates 10 years with various festivities

Big Grove Brewery is raising a glass to celebrate a decade of experiences, fresh craft…

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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…

Palestra Sports Complex owner and lead developer of Solomon's Landing, Brandon Pratt (right) throws the first shovelful of dirt during the groundbreaking ceremony Thursday.

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…

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