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Linn County board recommends approval of nuclear energy zoning code
A new Linn County ordinance amendment creating an exclusive use zoning district for nuclear power generating operations and nuclear waste storage facilities – perhaps the first such ordinance in the nation, according to county officials – is on its way…
CR Brickstone grand opening celebrates city’s latest affordable housing option
Debi Durham took the opportunity to reference Greek mythology Thursday, Nov. 16 as developers gathered…
Greater Iowa City Inc. launches first annual meeting since forming in July
Greater Iowa City, Inc. launched its first event as an entity on Wednesday, Nov. 16,…
Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 3.2% in October
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in October, up from 3.1% a year…
Marion passes moratorium on certain commercial developments in fastest-growing areas
Even as the Marion City Council approved the final consideration of an ordinance imposing a…
Red cup rebellion: Iowa City Starbucks workers join strikes happening nationwide
On Thursday, Iowa City Starbucks employees picketed outside the Clinton Street Starbucks as part of…
Chocolate Shop owner, veteran Ben Davis receives SBA’s Impact Award
Ben Davis, co-owner of the Marion Chocolate Shop in Uptown Marion, was recognized with the…
Universities respond to Board of Regents’ diversity and inclusion recommendations
Iowa’s regent universities are preparing groups to review their own diversity, equity and inclusion programming…
Solar utility projects seek approval in Johnson County
A solar utility project has its sights set in rural Johnson county, with the potential…
New Starbucks to replace former Cedar Rapids Hardees
A new Starbucks location is set to replace the former Hardees restaurant at the corner…
VIDEO: Ginsberg Jewelers closing after 93 years, four generations of family ownership
Ginsberg Jewelers in Cedar Rapids, one of Iowa’s oldest family-owned jewelers, is closing after 93…
Mercy, Fairfax State Savings Bank announce Giving Tuesday challenge
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced that Fairfax State Savings Bank will be matching…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases confirmed in Jones County
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture…
Oral-B enters contract to purchase Kirkwood’s Iowa City campus
After 273 days on the market, Kirkwood Community College has announced a buyer for its…
Housing Fund for Linn County offering loans for housing initiatives
The board of directors of the Housing Fund for Linn County is making up to…
Uptown Marion awarded $100K Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has awarded Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa…