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Running-Marquardt speaks out against Morgan Valley power plant plans
If there were any previous questions about Linn County Board of Supervisors chair Kirsten Running-Marquardt’s position on Alliant Energy’s proposed Morgan Valley Energy Center northwest of Fairfax, she has now made her opinions on the project abundantly clear. “Maybe if…
Quad Cities developer bets on Iowa City with planned revamp of former Pearson campus
The former Pearson campus on North Dodge Street in Iowa City is getting a makeover…

GALLERY: CIVCO unveils innovative new facility at open house Friday
CIVCO Medical Solutions in Coralville was a hive of activity Friday, June 6, as Johnson…

GALLERY: See inside phase one of North Liberty’s Centennial Park project
On Wednesday, June 4, a select group of community leaders received an exclusive tour of…

Johnson County Board of Supervisors hears proposal for immigrant welcome center
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal for an immigrant welcome center on…

GALLERY: New Boys & Girls Clubs Busse Unit officially opens its doors
It didn’t take long for local kids to begin enjoying the features of the Boys…

Islamic Services of America strengthens global halal role with Indonesian partnership
Islamic Services of America (ISA), a Cedar Rapids-based halal certification agency, signed a Letter of…

St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy University complete first step in historic merger
St. Ambrose University has officially become the “parent company” of Mount Mercy University, 10 months…

Bettendorf company purchases former Pearson offices in Iowa City
A Bettendorf-based commercial real estate development company has purchased the former Pearson offices in Iowa…

Tom Pientok named president and CEO of Folience
Folience has appointed Tom Pientok as its new president and chief executive officer, effective June…

Eastern Iowa Airport sets another new passenger record in April
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) reported a record number of passengers in April, with 125,992…

Tariffs in the spotlight: Corridor firms address concerns, possible approaches
If there’s one point of certainty about the status of U.S. tariffs with foreign nations,…

How tariffs may impact Iowa’s economy: UI economist explains trade risks
The national discussion of tariffs has raised several complex questions about the process of international…

Goolsbee cautions Iowa ag, manufacturing industries: Economic changes ahead
With its reliance on agriculture and manufacturing, the Midwest economy is especially sensitive to global…

Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market returns June 7 for 20th season
The Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market will return for its 20th season on Saturday, June…

Coralville City Council rejects bids for Youth Sports Park expansion project
The Coralville City Council voted unanimously to reject all submitted bids for phase three of…






