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WRH, Inc. purchases Geonetric Building
WRH, Inc., a South Amana-based heavy civil contractor, has acquired the three-story Geonetric Building at 415 12th Ave SE in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo District in an off-market deal, the company announced. The building was purchased for $6.8 million, according to…
Johnson County Master Gardeners partners with Hills Bank
Gardeners looking to expand their knowledge about planning and garden design are invited to attend…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Bob Bowlsby and Beth Goetz
On this special episode of Real Success, I sat down at the Iowa Athletic Club…

Ox Yoke Inn releases first-ever cookbook
The Ox Yoke Inn in Amana has published the first cookbook in the restaurant’s 84-year…

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa expands to Iowa City
Physician’s Clinic of Iowa (PCI) has announced plans to expand its urology practice to Iowa…

‘Angel of Czech Village’: Mary Kay Novak McGrath passes away at 69
Over the years, Mary Kay Novak McGrath became affectionately known as “The Angel of Czech…

Despite health care competition, Corridor providers agree on shared issues
Competition among health care providers is often fierce, but leaders of some of the Corridor’s…

Eleven UI students awarded at IdeaStorm competition
Eleven University of Iowa students shared $4,400 in prize money at the Spring IdeaStorm competition…

Mount Mercy partners with EICC to simplify RN-BSN student transfers
Mount Mercy University has partnered with Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (EICC) to provide an easy transfer process…

Outback Steakhouse in Cedar Rapids closed permanently
The Outback Steakhouse location in Cedar Rapids permanently closed its doors Feb. 23, ending the…

Linn County supervisors award $80,000 in Witwer Trust grants
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded $80,000 in grants from the Linn County…

UI seeks to add west-side parking ramp near College of Dentistry
The University of Iowa is requesting permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to construct…

Marion hosting informational session for contractors, developers Feb. 27
The City of Marion is hosting an open house and informational session for area contractors,…

Hiawatha council advances plans for new McGrath Hyundai facility
The Hiawatha City Council, at its meeting Feb. 21, unanimously approved the site plan and…

$5.3 million returned to Iowa farmers by Farm Credit Services of America
Farmers and ranchers in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones and Linn counties will be receiving an…

New medical tech improves standard care for Afib
Treatment for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation – commonly referred to as Afib – will…
