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Search for new South of 6 executive director under way after Maurice Davis resignation

The South of 6 Business District is searching for a new executive director following the resignation of Maurice Davis, who helped establish the organization as an economic development force on Iowa City’s south side. Mr. Davis submitted his resignation earlier…

Guaranty Bank redevelopment project gets $10 million-plus state tax credit

The redevelopment of the historic former Guaranty Bank in downtown Cedar Rapids has been awarded…

Guaranty Bank building

ROOTs disaster recovery housing program finds new life

The Rebuilding Ownership Opportunities Together (ROOTs) program in Cedar Rapids built 869 homes after the…

Development roots partners Alex Frazier (left) and Joshua Bass are shown at the site of the Ginkgo Ridge development in southwest Cedar Rapids. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Former UI Hospitals & Clinics director John Colloton dies at 94

John William Colloton, who led the University of Iowa’s hospital through an era of unprecedented…

John Colloton

Cedar Rapids Gazette to be acquired by Minnesota-based Adams MultiMedia

Minnesota-based Adams MultiMedia is purchasing the Cedar Rapids Gazette and 11 community newspaper titles, the…

The Gazette downtown Cedar Rapids

Redevelopment of former ACT campus underway

An extensive redevelopment project at the former ACT campus in Iowa City has been launched.…

A building at 200 ACT Drive in Iowa City is undergoing renovations for senior housing. The renovations are part of a broader redevelopment effort for the former ACT campus.

Holiday pop-ups bring seasonal cheer to the Corridor

Midwesterners are well-acquainted with the seasonal gloom that settles when the last autumn leaves fall…

LP Street Food’s holiday pop-up events are wildly popular and reservations to dine among the lights and tinsel are encouraged. “How LPSF Stole Christmas” is the 2025 theme.

Benefits, concerns raised at public information meeting on proposed Duane Arnold restart

From water usage and environmental concerns to economic impact and job creation, local residents shared…

John Marcum Mike Davis NextEra Energy

UI Health Care net operating revenue $9.3M below expectations in first quarter

Medicaid cuts resulting from the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act haven’t affected University of…

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics at 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City.

Wabtec subsidiary Relco Locomotives to close Cedar Rapids facility

Relco Locomotives, a Wabtec subsidiary, will close its Cedar Rapids manufacturing facility at 4200 Thomas…

Relco facility

University of Iowa eyes $45.57 million renovation, expansion projects for 2026

Seven months after opening its North Liberty campus, University of Iowa Health Care is eyeing…

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center North Liberty at 701 W. Forevergreen Rd.

HACAP names Matt Majeski as new chief executive officer

The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) has named Matt Majeski as its new chief…

HACAP Matt Majeski Jane Dreapeaux

UFG Foundation awards $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations

The UFG Foundation has awarded $212,500 to 25 nonprofit organizations across five states in its…

UFG Insurance

IowaWORKS to hold grand opening for new workforce facility at Kirkwood campus

IowaWORKS and Kirkwood Community College will host a grand opening Nov. 20 for the new…

IowaWORKS Kirkwood

Climate change will negatively impact insurance market, Iowa climate scientists say

A coalition of 179 climate scientists from 26 Iowa colleges and universities released a statement…

A house destroyed by the derecho is pictured Sept. 14, 2020 on 27th Street NE in Cedar Rapids.

Eastern Iowa Health Center to open walk-in clinic

The Eastern Iowa Health Center will open a walk-in clinic Nov. 17 inside its pharmacy…

Eastern Iowa Health Center pharmacy