Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement a new set of regulations governing the construction of...
Cedar Ridge Distillery unveils latest limited edition of American Single Malts
Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, has unveiled the fourth installment in its series of limited-edition American Single Malts:...
Council approves development agreement for proposed casino
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement for the proposed new casino in downtown Cedar Rapids,...
Trees Forever partnered with 112 communities in 2024
Trees Forever, a Marion-based nonprofit environmental organization, completed tree planting projects in 112 communities across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin in 2024, officials said this...
Jodi Schafer named talent attraction director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
Jodi Schafer has been hired as the new Talent Attraction Director for the area’s Collaborative Growth Initiative.
Ms. Schafer will officially begin her new position...
Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective businesses with information and resources needed to set up...
Linn County pursuing new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
Linn County officials are pursuing a new set of regulations on the construction of hazardous liquid pipelines in the county, seeking to balance economic...
Greater Iowa City launches regional ‘Strategic Investment Districts’Â
Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City, North Liberty, and Coralville. The organization aims to attract...
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, Greater Iowa City, Inc. unveil focus areas at Legislative...
Corridor business leaders, policymakers and community stakeholders gathered Dec. 11 at the Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher for the seventh annual Legislative Launch, held...
New CSI report: Iowa’s low crime rates deliver billions in economic benefits
Iowa’s relatively low crime rates have provided significant economic benefits for the state, according to a new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI).
The...