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Construction continues at Google’s data center project, near the intersection of 76th Avenue and Edgewood Road SW, Cedar Rapids.

As Google considers Linn County data center, county leaders seek water resource study

As Google reportedly considers building its second data center complex in Linn County, county supervisors are moving ahead with a study that will provide a more complete picture of the county’s water resources. In a work session meeting Monday, Oct.…

Mediterranean grocery store brings fresh and imported goods to Cedar Rapids

Plans to open a Mediterranean grocery store in California shifted when Mohamed Mahmoud’s cousin invited…

Vytyl President Mohamed Mahmoud is shown inside the store at the Edgewood Plaza Shopping Center.

Foundation officially launches fundraising campaign for new Cedar Rapids westside library

Today, a public library functions as much more than a repository for books and videos.…

Westside library rendering 2

Swamp Fox Bookstore moving to Uptown Marion in February

Swamp Fox Bookstore has begun its move to a new location at 1375 7th Ave.,…

Terri LeBlanc, co-owner of Swamp Fox Bookstore.

Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces new food event: Freedom FEASTival

The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival has unveiled the Freedom FEASTival, a new food-based event in…

Freedom Festival FEASTival

Country-themed bar to bring boot-scootin’ beverages, dancing to Iowa City

The Iowa City Downtown District announced Jan. 29 that a country-themed bar is making its…

Giddy Up storefront, located at 118 S. Clinton St., Iowa City.

The Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers

Nationally recognized student publication, The Daily Iowan, has acquired the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and the…

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and Solon Economist logos

How Caitlin Clark’s stardom is impacting college athletics, marketing power of women in sports

Caitlin Clark is breathing rarefied air. The list of athletes whose marketing influence can help…

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark is shown during the team photo shoot Oct. 4, 2023 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. CREDIT BRIAN RAY/HAWKEYESPORTS.COM

Iowa’s travel, hospitality industry shares impact of tourism with elected officials

The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) association gathered statewide partners for Tourism Legislative Night with…

Iowa Tourism Legislative Night

Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honor key Johnson County players

The threat of snow and ice didn’t deter Johnson county’s best and brightest from attending…

The Better Together Excellence in Action Awards ceremony at Courtyard Marriott Height's Rooftop on Jan. 18.

Board of Regents vote support for new bylaws to align UIHC, former Mercy hospital

With the due date approaching rapidly for University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City…

Mercy Iowa City, located at 500 E. Market St.

Historic Chandler Pump building enters new era as supportive housing apartments

Iowa’s 2020 derecho almost wiped out plans to transform the historic Chandler Pump building into…

A sign marks the history of the Chandler Pump Co., in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (photo/Cindy Hadish)

New Hyundai McGrath facility among Hiawatha development initiatives

The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has announced updates on three Hiawatha business projects, including…

New McGrath Hyundai facility

Mercy Iowa City and Altera Digital Health reach agreement

Mercy Iowa City’s dispute with its electronic medical records (EMR) software company, Altera Digital Health…

CREDIT MERCY IOWA CITY

Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week returns in February

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced the restaurants selected to participate in the…

Involta launches SecurePower Colocation to support enterprise IT workloads

Involta, a prominent national provider of data center, cloud and connectivity infrastructure and services, has…

Involta data center