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Iowa Board of Regents consider early-phase projects that would pave way for UI patient tower

At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, the University of Iowa requested approval of the project description and budget for several early-phase developments that will pave the way for the future patient care tower. The project’s budgeted $7.25 million…

ImOn offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe Park in Marion

ImOn Communications, a provider of high-speed Internet services, is offering free public Wi-Fi at Lowe…

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased in September

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 106.0 (100=1999) in September (-0.3%) from a…

Iowa Department of Revenue

IEDA announces five Cedar Rapids projects that qualify for state tax credits

Five Cedar Rapids redevelopment projects have qualified for state tax credits, the Iowa Economic Development…

the former Wells Fargo bank building, 1755 First Ave. SE

New Health Sciences Academic Building breaks ground in Iowa City

The University of Iowa recently broke ground on its Health Sciences Academic Building, a 263,000-square-foot,…

University of Iowa president Barbara J. Wilson, members of the Board of Regents and guest speakers pose during the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Health Sciences Academic Building.

Yields look strong as Iowa harvesting nears completion

Farmers in Iowa are routinely harvesting more than 200 bushels of corn per acre this…

Harvest yields

10 Iowa food trucks that you could have at your next event

Adding a food truck to your event can be a fun way to feed your…

Moys food truck

GEICO announces layoff of 25 employees in North Liberty

GEICO has announced a layoff of 25 employees at its North Liberty office, part of…

GEICO North Liberty

EPA fines Red Star Yeast in Cedar Rapids for alleged hazardous waste violations

Red Star Yeast in Cedar Rapids will pay $37,705 in civil penalties and purchase emergency…

Red Star Yeast and Biospringer

Lion Bridge Brewing Co. is bringing customization to event beverages

On any given day of the week, a local brewmaster can be found conceptualizing and…

Zombie Awakening Lion Bridge

Linn County REC donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage Campaign

Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative has donated $25,000 to Building North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign,…

Pictured from left to right: Administrator Ryan Heiar (City), Mayor Chris Hoffman, Terry Sullivan (Linn County REC), Jillian Miller (City) and Nick Bergus (City)

CRST acquires Texas-based BCB Transport

Cedar Rapids-based CRST The Transportation Solution, Inc. has acquired BCB Transport in Mansfield, Texas, according to…

CRST Cedar Rapids headquarters

Iowa City announces new economic development coordinator

Iowa City has a new economic development coordinator. Rachel Kilburg Varley has worked for the…

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Barton named Alliant Energy CEO; current CEO Larson to become executive chairman

Lisa Barton has been elected CEO of Alliant Energy, and current board chair and CEO…

John Larson Lisa Barton Alliant Energy

North Liberty Family Health Centre to join UnityPoint Clinic

Family practice clinic North Liberty Family Health Centre will be joining UnityPoint Clinic in December,…

North Liberty Family Health Centre announced it will joining UnityPoint Clinic in December.

Mercy Auxiliary kicks off holiday season with Mistletoe Market

Mercy Auxiliary will host its 11th annual Mistletoe Market from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.…