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Whispering Willow North Wind Farm in Franklin County, Iowa energy

Can Iowa keep up with rising electricity demand?

For the first time in decades, Iowa is seeing a marked increase in electricity demand, spurred in large measure by the continued development of data centers, both in the Corridor and throughout the state. That growth leads to a natural…

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity to dedicate Mary Mascher Women Build Home

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) is hosting a dedication ceremony in honor of the…

The Mary Mascher Women Build home, located at 2637 Blazing Star Drive in Iowa City.

Quality of life in Marion receives high marks in national survey

Ninety-five percent of Marion residents rated the community as an excellent or good place to…

Marion

Project to revamp Wright Brothers interchange, widen portion of I-380 now fully funded

An extensive Corridor highway improvement project that includes widening a five-mile section of Interstate 380…

Interstate 380 traffic

Honkamp, P.C. acquires St. Louis CPA firm

Honkamp, P.C., a leading CPA and business advisory group in the Midwest, has recently welcomed…

Former office building of Schowalter & Jabouri, P.C. in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm was acquired by Honkamp, P.C. Dec. 2.

Washington YMCA adding indoor aquatic center, phase two of new facility construction

The Washington YMCA is constructing an indoor aquatic center, the second phase of its two-part…

A rendering of the Washington YMCA indoor aquatic center.

Linn County awarded grant for Rental Energy Improvement Program

Linn County has been awarded a $1 million Environmental Justice Government to Government grant from…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

AI Symposium: Technology will usher in new era for business world

CORALVILLE, Iowa – When it comes to understanding artificial intelligence (AI), Greg Edwards wants people…

GreenState beats lending goal to narrow racial homeownership gap

NORTH LIBERTY, Iowa — Many Iowans are enjoying this holiday season in a new home,…

GreenState

Mercy Cedar Rapids among U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2024

U.S. News & World Report has named Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids as a…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

St. Luke’s Hospital opens Spinal Cord Injury Clinic

St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) has opened a Spinal Cord Injury Clinic…

Dr. Elissa Zakrasek

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce celebrates Cedar Rapids, Iowa City launch

The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce held its Cedar Rapids/Iowa City launch Thursday evening at…

Attendees mix and mingle at the Tin Roost in North Liberty for the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce's Cedar Rapids/Iowa City launch.

Big Grove Cedar Rapids nears opening date

A preview of Big Grove Brewery’s new Cedar Rapids taproom Thursday, Dec. 7, offered a…

Big Grove central bar

North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign awarded $900,000 in CAT funds

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded $900,000 in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to North…

Members of North Liberty's staff celebrate after the Enhance Iowa Board meeting Dec. 7. CREDIT CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY

The Lucky Cat to close in February 2024

The Lucky Cat, which has hosted comedy shows and other events in downtown Cedar Rapids…

IFA awards more than $11M to advance housing opportunities

The Iowa Finance Authority has awarded more than $11.2 million in grants to 26 housing…

Iowa Finance Authority