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Eastern Iowa Airport sets May passenger record
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) saw its highest-ever passenger total for the month of May, recording 153,589 travelers — a 19% increase over May 2024 — the airport announced Thursday. This marks the fifth consecutive month of record-breaking passenger numbers…
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…
JCPenney signs lease extension at Westdale Town Center
JCPenney has signed a lease extension at Westdale Town Center in Cedar Rapids, officials with…

Iowa River Landing welcoming four new businesses
Iowa River Landing continues to grow and expand its shopping options, with more additions joining…