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Anonymous $2M gift enables Cedar Rapids senior center construction
An anonymous donor has contributed $2 million toward Horizons’ planned Center for Older Adults, bringing the organization’s $5.5 million capital campaign to 65% of its goal and enabling construction to begin in February 2026. The 13,000-square-foot facility will mark the…
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…
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…
Wabtec subsidiary Relco Locomotives to close Cedar Rapids facility
Relco Locomotives, a Wabtec subsidiary, will close its Cedar Rapids manufacturing facility at 4200 Thomas…
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…
HACAP names Matt Majeski as new chief executive officer
The Hawkeye Area Community Action Program (HACAP) has named Matt Majeski as its new chief…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mirrorbox Theatre officially announces plans to close
Mirrorbox Theatre in Cedar Rapids, a nonprofit theatre company founded by Cavan Hallman in 2018…
The Fun Station opens 70,000-square-foot indoor adventure park in Cedar Rapids
The Fun Station has opened its new indoor adventure park at 8920 Brighton Way SW…
Washington receives $100,000 grant to rehabilitate fire-damaged historic downtown building
Ten Iowa communities will receive Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants totaling $950,000 to rehabilitate underutilized…
Iowa Utilities Commission sets public meeting on proposed Duane Arnold restart
The Iowa Utilities Commission will host an informational public meeting Thursday, Nov. 13 regarding the…
Gerdin family receives Make-A-Wish America national philanthropy award
The Gerdin family of Solon, which owns Heartland Express in North Liberty, was named 2025…
ESCO Electric sets groundbreaking for new Marion facility
ESCO Electric Company will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 12 for a new facility along…
