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Laura Kunkle America in Bloom Mays Island trees

Grant for new Mays Island trees celebrated

The center section of Mays Island has stood for decades as a largely underutilized greenspace in the heart of Cedar Rapids, save for an underground municipal parking garage. But with 26 new trees funded by the America in Bloom program…

John Deere economist: Any U.S. recession likely to be mild

While a U.S. economic recession is still possible, it’s likely to be much more mild…

Kanlaya Barr John Deere economic forecast recession

Low existing home inventory fuels buyers interest in new homes

More Americans are turning to new home construction as existing inventory remains low and mortgage…

RoleCall hosting inaugural Talent Attraction Summit in Flint, Michigan

RoleCall, an Iowa City-based talent attraction and community and economic development agency, will host its…

University of Iowa targets $249 million health sciences building

The University of Iowa is looking to construct a 263,000-square-foot health sciences academic building, pending…

A rendering of the proposed UI Health Science Academic Building, one block east of UIHC’s Main Hospital, looking southwest from the new open green space to the main entrance. CREDIT IOWA BOARD OF REGENTS

Iowa City Elks Lodge 590 receives $2 million renovation

The more than 700 members of the Iowa City’s Elks Lodge 590 will soon enjoy…

Elks Lodge 590 is seen at 637 Foster Road on May 24, 2023. The lodge was renovated to provide 4,700 more square feet for members to enjoy. A limited building opening occurred on Memorial Day weekend, alongside the opening of the lodge pool. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT

Skogman bringing new development to Ely

Cedar Rapids-based Skogman Realty is bringing a new mixed-use commercial and residential development to Ely,…

Skogman Commercial

Englert Theatre workers secure union contract

Englert Theatre’s bargaining unit and management have ratified and signed a new union contract, effective…

Englert Theatre, April 2023. CREDIT NOAH TONG

ACT expands online test offerings

Starting with a pilot group of 5,000 testers in December, ACT will begin to offer…

The courtyard entrance to the ACT Iowa City campus in the fall. CREDIT ACT

Safran considers purchase of ‘some Raytheon flight control and actuation activities’

Safran said Monday it is holding discussions with Raytheon Technologies over the potential purchase of…

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

St. Luke’s receives Magnet redesignation for a fourth time

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has again achieved Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing…

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has again achieved Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). CREDIT UNITYPOINT

Especially for You attempts world record with inflatable pink ribbon

Mercy’s Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer is trying for its place in…

An inflatable pink ribbon was displayed at the Mercy’s Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer in October 2022. CREDIT MERCY CEDAR RAPIDS.

John’s Grocery now four generations strong

Doug Alberhasky is proud to manage John’s Grocery — leading the family-owned store’s transformation in…

The Alberhasky family in 1938. John Alberhasky is pictured third from the right.

Commission recommends denial of Cedar Rapids Country Club’s tennis proposal

The Cedar Rapids Planning Commission has voted to recommend denial of the Cedar Rapids Country…

Cedar Rapids Country Club tennis facility

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Marlén Mendoza

Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Marlén Mendoza, Founder & CEO of Mendoza Consulting. Tom and…

Tom Cilek

Czech Village restaurant Rodina announces upcoming closure

After nearly four and a half years in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village, Rodina restaurant has …

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