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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…

Iowa City’s ‘mindandmineral’ offers iridescence to homes across the U.S.

When Brooke Dearborn Huston graduated from the University of Iowa in 2015, she took a…

mindandmineral offers several stained glass art designs and custom work to customers on Etsy. CREDIT BROOKE DEARBORN HUSTON

New truck leasing facility to bring 10 high-quality jobs to Cedar Rapids

A truck leasing company plans to build a new facility in southwest Cedar Rapids, bringing…

Brown Truck Leasing Cedar Rapids

Market After Dark announces new details

The 8th annual Market After Dark will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, with one of…

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Construction begins on North Liberty entertainment center

Scorching temperatures couldn’t diminish the enthusiasm during the Aug. 22 ground-breaking ceremony for a new…

Members of the North Liberty community toss shovelfulls of dirt at the Solomon's Landing entertainment center groudnbreaking ceremony.

Iowa Credit Unions caution Iowans of online scams

The Iowa credit union industry is continuing to warn Iowans of online scams and text…

Uptown Getdown postponed to Aug. 31 due to extreme heat

Due to the extreme heat forecasted for Thursday, Aug. 24, the final Uptown Getdown event…

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ABI announces keynotes for Iowa Manufacturing Conference

The annual Iowa Manufacturing Conference, a platform for Iowa manufacturers to gather and exchange insights…

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MEDCO appoints Mark Seckman as new president

The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) appointed Mark Seckman as the new president of the…

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GreatAmerica to host Pack Ride in Cedar Rapids Aug. 25

GreatAmerica Financial Services Corporation, based in Cedar Rapids, will host the Patriots Pack, a group…

Taste of Iowa City 2023 postponed

Taste of Iowa City, presented by MidWestOne Bank, returns to Downtown Iowa City next Tuesday,…

Taste of Iowa City

Officials ‘grateful’ as new Coralville VA outpatient clinic opens

An expanded Veterans Administration (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Coralville, in the works for several…

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Hamburg Inn No. 2 acquired by Gold Cap Hospitality, founding partner Nate Kaeding

Historic Iowa City restaurant, Hamburg Inn No. 2, has joined Gold Cap Hospitality group’s collective…

Hamburg Inn No. 2

21st Fish-O-Rama benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of the Corridor

The 21st annual Fish-O-Rama, presented by New Leader Manufacturing, raised over $180,000 in funds to…

Commission forwards Linn renewable energy code amendments to supervisors

A new set of amendments to Linn County’s renewable energy ordinance is on its way…

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Niermann named UnityPoint East Division COO; Greene named Cedar Rapids market president

UnityPoint Health has appointed Michelle Niermann, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids President and CEO, as…

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