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U.S. Bank building sale offers challenging, exciting opportunity
The sale of the former U.S. Bank building in downtown Cedar Rapids, and its associated properties, is an exciting but challenging opportunity – for the right developer, according to the property’s owner. “This property is really prime for redevelopment,” said…
Hundreds of housing units planned for east Marion development
A large mixed residential development is expected to bring nearly 600 new housing units and…

Iowa City to implement tax on EV charging
Iowa City will charge electric vehicle owners for the use of city-owned EV charging stations,…

Fewer seniors ready for college as ACT scores continue to decline
The average Composite score on the ACT test fell to 19.5 for the class of…

Mercy Iowa City to continue operating as community hospital
Mercy Iowa City will remain an operational community hospital following its acquisition by bond investors…

Mercy to break ground on new Marion emergency department
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids will host a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Marion…

Cedar Rapids launching search for nonprofit to own, manage affordable housing complex
Cedar Rapids City Council members say their approval Tuesday, Oct. 10 of a resolution requesting…

Mercy Iowa City announces winning bid for hospital and clinic assets
Mercy Iowa City announced Tuesday night that investors led by Preston Hollow Community Capital, alongside…

OTC Industrial Technologies opens Midway subsidiary in Marion
OTC Industrial Technologies, an industrial equipment service provider and distributor headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has…

Stamats to host centennial celebration Wednesday
Stamats Communications will host a centennial celebration Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 4-6 p.m. at the…

Mercy Foundation funds needed to keep hospital operational
Mercy Iowa City has received approval to use funds from its philanthropic foundation, stating that…

Iowa Climate Statement urges use of solar power
More than 200 science faculty at 36 colleges and universities across Iowa signed the 13th…

Marion development moratorium passes first City Council reading
Seeking a strategic pause on new projects in some of Marion’s fastest-growing areas, the Marion…

Statewide Laborshed study underway
The Iowa Workforce Development is conducting its most recent statewide Laborshed study, the last one…

Bohnsack steps down as Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association executive officer
Karyl Bohnsack has announced she plans to step down as executive officer of the Greater…

Larger home, expanded offerings for The Hangry Lady
With a business name like The Hangry Lady, it’s clear owner and executive chef Allie…
