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Business retention, expansion survey helps Greater IC foster growth for Johnson County businesses
Regional economic development groups play an important role in promoting and providing resources for the business communities they represent. In addition to creating opportunities for local businesses to network and leverage opportunities, these organizations can serve as advocates on a…
Existing home sales plunge to 13-year low
Existing home sales in September fell to lowest level since October 2010 as limited inventory…

The Lodge receives first short term rental permit in Amana
Lace Lodging in Amana, Iowa, has been purchased by Cedar Prairie LLC, a property management…
Mercy IC announces University of Iowa as best bid, seeks approval
Mercy Iowa City and the University of Iowa announced Friday, Oct. 27, that after additional…

Cedar Rapids ‘Go Red for Women’ event set for Nov. 2
Hundreds of people are expected to gather Thursday, Nov. 2 for the Cedar Rapids “Go…

Mercy Cedar Rapids earns highest recognition in Iowa for digital excellence
Mercy Medical Center has been awarded 2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a…

Historic ‘Blue Bridge’ finds new home at Indian Creek Nature Center
The historic Bertram Road “Blue Bridge,” which stood over Indian Creek for 146 years, is…

MEDCO releases Marion Community Index for third quarter of 2023
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the third…

Steindler Orthopedic: Delay of Mercy sale impacting health care, community
Steindler Orthopedic has joined Mercy Iowa City’s bondholders and master trustees in a call to…

UFG Insurance cuts 40 employees
UFG Insurance, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has cut 40 employees from its workforce, according to…

HallMar Village hosting ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony
Mercy Medical Center, in partnership with Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), will celebrate the opening…
Our Future builds ‘resiliency hub’ in Wellington Heights in Cedar Rapids
Our Future, a Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit organization, has employed community businesses and resources to build…

Orchestra Iowa hires Aspen Leadership Group for CEO search
Orchestra Iowa’s board of directors has hired Aspen Leadership Group (ALG) to perform a national…
Solutions Management Group breaks ground in Cedar Rapids
Solutions Management Group (SMG) has begun construction on a new office and warehouse facility in…

Iowa Utilities Board approves advance ratemaking for four Alliant Energy solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved an application for advance ratemaking principles for four Alliant…
Navigator withdraws pipeline permit application in Iowa
Navigator CO2 officially withdrew its petition in Iowa for a hazardous liquid pipeline permit on…