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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 a $10 million-plus state tax credit. The tax credit, totaling $10,534,036, was announced Tuesday, Nov. 18 by the Iowa Economic Development Authority through the Historic…

St. Luke’s plans ribbon cutting, open house for new Marion ER

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is hosting two upcoming events to celebrate the opening…

St. Luke's Marion ER opening

Iowa City launches new gift card incentive program for Dubuque Street businesses

As the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project continues to affect businesses along the construction zone, the…

Construction workers begin preliminary work on Dubuque Street.

The Palestra celebrates grand opening

On a muggy July 9 afternoon in North Liberty, dozens of community members gathered at…

The Palestra co-owners Dave Lane and Brandon Prat prepare to cut the ribbon at the building's entrance July 9.

City of North Liberty breaks ground on Centennial Park additions

With around 100 attendees gathered under a warm cloudy sky, the city of North Liberty…

Commission to launch latest review of Linn County casino application

Now that a two-year moratorium on consideration of new gaming licenses in Iowa has expired,…

Cedar Rapids Cedar Crossing casino rendering

Dupaco Credit Union celebrating its new Coralville location with ribbon cutting

Dupaco Credit Union is celebrating its new Coralville branch with a ribbon cutting Thursday, July…

Dupaco

Hy-Vee introduces PayPal, Venmo options for online shopping

Beginning July 8, digital payment platforms PayPal and Venmo will become available as payment options…

Hy-Vee

Iowa Leading Indicators Index sees slight decrease from May

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 105.2 in May from 105.4 in April,…

Iowa Leading Indicators Department of Revenue

Mercy Medical Center awards $169,500 to local nonprofits

Mercy Medical Center has announced that, for the third consecutive year, it will award funds…

Mercy Medical Center awards funds from its Health Equity Fund to Catholic Charities. CREDIT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

Iowa WIC expands Hy-Vee partnership for online shopping, pick-up services

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,…

Hy-Vee

UI Health Care introduces Medical Toxicology Clinic

This month, University of Iowa Health Care is launching a Medical Toxicology Clinic to offer…

Dr. Daniel McCabe, director of UI Health Care's Division of Medical Toxicology.

Fehr Graham recognized as top Midwest design firm

Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, has been recognized for the first…

Fehr Graham Cedar Rapids

The future of art and AI: Iowa artists react to Meta AI update

Visual artists in Iowa are reacting to the advent of artificial intelligence and Meta’s recent…

Aegon Transamerica Foundation awards $50k to support first-generation Cedar Rapids students

A $50,000 grant provided by Aegon Transamerica Foundation is helping to improve access to higher…

Mali Kituza of Jefferson High School (left) and Amari Rogel of Washington High School (right) pose with their award amounts.

Miller steps down as executive director of The District: Czech Village and New Bohemia

Jim Miller has stepped down as executive director of The District: Czech Village and New…

Jim Miller The District