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Iowa City creates two new urban renewal areas
The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Feb. 17 to create two new urban renewal areas. The North Dodge and Scott and Sycamore districts are areas in need of “rehabilitation, conservation, redevelopment, development, or a combination thereof,”…
Nursing program at UNI approved by Board of Regents
The University of Northern Iowa will launch a bachelor of science in nursing program in…
US Quadball Midwest Regional Tournament comes to Marion
The Cedar Rapids area will host the US Quadball Midwest Regional Tournament at the Tuma…
Marion Public Library has officially opened its doors
The new Marion Public Library, located at 1101 Sixth Ave., officially opened to the public…
‘Brave New Work’ author: Embrace change
Most workplace practices are inherited from generations past, but in the face of changing circumstances,…
Four UI JPEC companies win Prometheus Awards
Four companies with a connection to the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center won…
Iowa Utilities Board issues generating certificates for Coggon, Duane Arnold solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has issued certificates of public convenience, use and necessity for…
Informatics Inc. becomes first Workhuman Certified company in Iowa
Informatics Inc., a digital marketing and web company based in Cedar Rapids, has become the …
CRST plans to close driver training academy by year’s end
Freight transport company CRST will be closing their Cedar Rapids-based North American Driver Training Academy…
Iowa Children’s Museum is raising money for Coralville Community Food Pantry
The Iowa Children’s Museum, located in the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, is celebrating Coralville…
Cedar Rapids council approves plan to renovate Colonial Centre building for affordable housing
In the wake of a now-abandoned plan to turn the former Colonial Centre building in…
UIHC to convert main campus wing to 13 inpatient rooms
An $8 million University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics plan to transform the second level…
Small businesses, building groups see Solon as attractive option
City Administrator Cami Rasmussen has long been one of Solon’s biggest advocates, helping support small…
Coyle’s Hibachi Grill opening soon at former Winifred’s, Tomaso’s Pizza moving in early 2023
A Cedar Rapids restaurant with a longtime food truck presence is opening a brick-and-mortar location…
ESOPs forge company legacies
For Daniel Goldstein, the benefits of ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) business operations go far…
Chris Klitgaard launches tech-based health care management firm
It didn’t take long for Iowa City entrepreneur Chris Klitgaard to embark on his latest…