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Allsop gift to name park, Busse westside library spaces
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation announced a major gift from the Robert & Elizabeth Allsop Charitable Trust for the new westside library project. In recognition of the donation, the city’s newest park will be named Allsop Park, and the…
Eastern Iowa Airport records ninth straight passenger count record
The Eastern Iowa Airport recorded its ninth consecutive record month for passengers in September, with…

NextEra, Google power purchase agreement propels Duane Arnold restart hopes
NextEra Energy officials say two “transformative” agreements, including one with tech giant Google, will further…

Van Meter CEO Lura McBride to receive business leadership award
Lura McBride, president and CEO of Van Meter Inc., will receive the Oscar C. Schmidt…

Marion Chamber celebrates growth at 88th annual meeting (WITH GALLERY)
The Marion Chamber of Commerce presented two new awards, and announced two new Uptown Marion…

Nicolet Bankshares to Acquire MidWestOne Financial
Nicolet Bankshares Inc. has announced it will acquire MidWestOne Financial Group Inc. in an all-stock…

Retaining talent, building community: Meet the 2025 Forty Under 40
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…

Cedar Rapids council advances rezoning to convert former Garfield school to apartments
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted Tuesday, Oct. 21 to advance a rezoning proposal that…

Linn County officials look to develop zoning standards for gas-fired power plants
As Alliant Energy continues to evaluate possible Linn County sites for a new natural gas-fired…

HEDCO names Mathis first executive director
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition…

Escucha Mi Voz urges Johnson County officials to strengthen workplace safety protections for immigrant workers
Escucha Mi Voz, a grassroots immigrant advocacy organization with a focus on workplace justice and…

North Liberty’s Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater opens doors
Following more than a decade of planning, the $10 million, 13,000-square-foot Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater…

Linn County officials review land use considerations for data center zoning code
Members of the Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission voiced a number of concerns regarding…

Mercy announces leadership change at Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Mercy Medical Center announced a leadership transition Tuesday at The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family…

UI ophthalmologist Edwin Stone elected to National Academy of Medicine
The University of Iowa has announced that ophthalmologist Edwin Stone has earned election to the…
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library earns international heritage preservation award
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library earned international recognition for preserving cultural identity…






