Featured
GALLERY: Tiffin breaks ground on $10 million rec center
The city of Tiffin broke ground Tuesday on its $10 million recreation center at 105 S. Park Rd. The facility has been a long time coming, said Mayor Tim Kasparek. “It’s amazing to believe that with the tremendous growth we…
Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance
Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…
Apple Creek Canine Resort expands, rebrands
After a recent expansion of facilities and services, Apple Creek Kennel has rebranded to become…
Vivian’s Soul Food permanently closes in Cedar Rapids
Vivian’s Soul Food, which opened its original location in Cedar Rapids in 2017, has announced…
Johnson County ranked fifth in incoming investment
A recent study that measures Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new business launches and new building…
Study: Quarterly earnings guidance accuracy is overestimated
A study from the University of Iowa found that chief financial officers (CFOs) overestimate their…
Former UI president Willard “Sandy” Boyd dies at age 95
University of Iowa President Emeritus Willard “Sandy” Boyd died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Iowa…
Iowa Children’s Museum receives $17,000 from Bayer Fund
The Iowa Children’s Museum, located in Coralville, has received a $17,000 grant from the Bayer…
South Slope provides matching grants to local organizations
South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon have awarded matching charity grants to the Amana Fire…
SwineTech receives strategic minority investment
SwineTech, a farm management company based in Solon that helps pork producers ensure transparent, individualized…
Iowa Solar Association offers support following Moxie Solar closure
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is referring Iowans to companies in its member…
Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first…
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy receives grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity
The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy in Cedar Rapids has received a grant from Variety -…
Kiddo’s Childcare and Learning Center opens in Cedar Rapids
A new childcare facility opened Dec. 10 at 3516 Center Point Rd. NE in Cedar…
Iowa wins $70.3 million in opioid funds from CVS, Walgreens
After reaching agreements in multi-state settlements with CVS and Walgreens in November, the state of…
Linn County names members of renewable energy review committees
Members of special purpose advisory committees have been named to review portions of Linn County’s…