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State awards $1.12M for biofuels infrastructure projects across Iowa
The Iowa Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program (RFIP) Board has approved more than $1.12 million in cost-share grants to support 24 new and expanded biofuel infrastructure projects across the state. The funding was awarded during the board’s quarterly meeting on July…
GALLERY: The CBJ’s Corridor Executive Open 2023
The CBJ’s Corridor Executive Open invited the region’s top executives out for a day of…
‘Hub of hospitality:’ Coralville turns 150
As the city of Coralville began to grow into the city it is now, it…
UI study shows hemodynamic screening halves risk of death, brain bleed in premature babies
When neonatologists Patrick McNamara and Regan Giesinger started the hemodynamic screening program at the University…
Iowa’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in July
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 2.7% in July, but remains down from…
Wright House of Fashion to host free workshop with Def Jam designer
Wright House of Fashion will host a free youth workshop focused on art, collage, fashion,…
Rezoning plan for Big Cedar Mega Site moving ahead
A rezoning proposal that will make the Big Cedar Mega Site more attractive to potential…
Van Meter, Savant Wealth Management named to fastest-growing companies list
Cedar Rapids’ Van Meter ranked 3,489 and Savant Wealth Management ranked 4,589 on the 2023…
Coralville nonprofit director faces potential sanctions
The executive director of a Coralville nonprofit organization that helps immigrants and refugees is facing…
184 Iowans lose jobs in Yellow Corp. shutdown
A total of 184 Iowans have lost their jobs as a result of the shutdown…
Young Professionals of Iowa to host annual conference Aug. 25
Young professionals from across the state are invited to convene for a one-day summit in…
GTG Peterbilt’s open house celebrates remodel, 50-year anniversary
GTG Peterbilt in Cedar Rapids had two reasons to celebrate Friday, Aug. 4. An open…
Adapt and evolve: The future of the Corridor’s downtown districts
Employers and landlords are edging toward the future of the Corridor’s downtowns. “They’re trying to…
Casey’s to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG Group
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire 63 convenience stores from EG…
Ribbon cutting planned Aug. 16 at Anderson Bogert Engineers
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Aug.…
Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission to hold special meeting on solar ordinance changes
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, Aug.…
