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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's latest in a series of limited-edition American Single Malts: The QuintEssential Wine Club, First Meeting.

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:...
Cedar Crossing casino new rendering

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 neighborhood tree captains

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...
Juli Schafer Collective Growth Initiative Talent Attraction Director

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...
Pedestrians line the sidewalk on E. Iowa Avenue in Iowa City.

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...
The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

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’ 

Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City, North Liberty, and Coralville. The organization aims to attract...
Greater Iowa City, Inc. president and CEO Nancy Bird addresses the audience at the 2025 Legislative Launch, held at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher.

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...
Kristin Strohm Common Sense Iowa

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...

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