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New waste management clause to be added to Linn County data center ordinance
Linn County’s new ordinance governing the approval and development of large-scale data centers is taking more new turns, as concerns about construction waste management and decommissioning are now being raised. Monday’s work session meeting for the Board of Supervisors was…
UPDATE: Rustic Hearth Bakery accepts an offer from buyer
Rustic Hearth Bakery, 3531 Mount Vernon Road SE, Cedar Rapids, announced on its Facebook page,…

New Iowa City Marketplace owners look to fill ‘appealing’ space
A Nashville-based real estate firm purchased the Iowa City Marketplace, formerly Sycamore Mall, in July…

Joensy’s in Center Point closing by Oct. 15
Joensy’s restaurant in Center Point, a renowned stop for tenderloins and other homestyle fare, will…

World Trend Financial, TLD acquired by Illinois wealth group
Savant Wealth Management, a nationally recognized, fee-only registered investment adviser, has acquired World Trend Financial…

ISA Ventures partnership launches health care investment fund
A partnership between ISA Ventures and managed care nonprofit CareSource is creating an investment fund…

Iowa receives $51.4 million for EV charging infrastructure
The state of Iowa is receiving $51.4 million over five years from the federal government…

Linn County supervisors approve second reading of shortened solar moratorium
UPDATED: The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved the first two readings of an…

Outlets Williamsburg changes name, reflecting hybrid retail concept
Outlets Williamsburg is changing its name to Outlets & Marketplace Williamsburg (OMW), under a new…

Construction of new Mercy skywalk begins over Eighth Avenue SE
As work continues on the Jewel & Jim Plumb Heart Center at Mercy Medical Center…

Linn supervisors to vote Monday on first reading of moratorium on utility-scale solar applications
The Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and first consideration Monday,…
‘Manufacturing Millennial’: Industries must embrace technology, innovation to survive
Today’s manufacturing workplace is far from the “dark, dirty, dangerous and dull” environment of previous…

Singapore delegation visits Islamic Services of America in Cedar Rapids
ISA (Islamic Services of America) welcomed a delegation from the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore…

Striking Ingredion workers rally, focus on plant safety concerns
Over 100 faith, labor, and community members joined striking Ingredion workers on the picket line…

His Hands Free Clinic raises $1.8 million in fundraising campaign
Since its founding in 1992, His Hands Free Clinic has provided medical, dental and counseling…

Economist: Housing will help U.S. economy recover from hard landing
Rising interest rates and inflation are likely to lead to a declared, though mild recession,…





