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Groundbreaking set Tuesday for QTS data center project

A groundbreaking ceremony is set next week for the Quality Technology Services (QTS) data center project in southwest Cedar Rapids – which, when completed, is expected to be the largest economic development project in the city’s history. The invitation-only event…

New state grant aims to boost health care workforce

A new health care grant aimed at boosting the industry’s workforce across Iowa was announced…

A nurse looks over her notes. health care workforce

Maintenance of Macbride Nature Recreation Area will cost UI $14.8 million, according to report

For the past 60-plus years, the University of Iowa has leased the Macbride Nature Recreation…

A sign marks the entrance to Macbride Recreation Nature Area, located in the Solon area.

Meth-Wick Community recognized for post-acute stroke care achievement

The Woodlands Skilled Nursing Facility, part of the Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids, has received…

The Woodlands Skilled Nursing Facility, part of the Meth-Wick Community

Big Bang Foundation to open solar-powered AI Micro Park in Cedar Rapids

The Big Bang Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, announced plans Tuesday for the…

AI Micro Park Cedar Rapids

Existing-home sales dipped .5% in April; prices reached new high

U.S. existing-home sales dipped .5% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4…

Home sales

IOWA 500: Meet Greg Bush, president and CEO of McCarthy-Bush Corp.

This profile was originally published in the Corridor Media Group’s inaugural IOWA 500 magazine, which features…

Greg Bush

The next act: Theatre Cedar Rapids reimagines and honors its historic home

Theatre Cedar Rapids (TCR), Iowa’s largest nonprofit producing theatre, celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.…

TCR

IWD to deploy modernized unemployment system

Unemployed workers in Iowa soon will be accessing a new system in order to process…

UI Health Care first in Iowa to offer new treatment option for coronary artery disease

University of Iowa Health Care has become the first in Iowa to offer drug-coated balloon…

UI Health Care interventional cardiology team after performing the first drug-coated balloon therapy procedure in Iowa.

Community Foundation approves nearly $5 million in grants

The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved more than…

GCRCF

Johnson County launches survey on future of Sheriff’s Office and Jail Facility

Thousands of Johnson County residents will soon receive a survey by mail seeking public input…

The Johnson County sheriff's office and jail, located at 511 S. Capitol St. in Iowa City, is in dire need of an overhaul, sheriff Brad Kunkel says.

Nordstrom completes acquisition by founding family and Liverpool in $24.25 per share deal

Nordstrom Inc. announced this week the completion of its all-cash acquisition by members of the…

Nordstrom Cedar Rapids

Iowa City Downtown District plans to expand SSMID borders

The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to expand its Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID)…

The new ICDD SSMID boundaries would extend north and south, encompassing UI Health Care's Downtown Campus on Market Street.

The Downtown Dish: Engaging young people with Tony Branch

On this episode, our hosts sit down with Tony Branch, youth engagement director of United…

Tony Branch, the Youth Engagement Director of United Action for Youth

Hiawatha HUB development project canceled

Development of the HUB, a project that originally promised to bring dozens of new housing…

Hiawatha City Hall