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Developers unveil preliminary plans for project at former Marion library site

Preliminary plans and renderings have been unveiled for a development project at former Marion Public Library square block near the heart of Uptown Marion. The Kilbourne Group of Fargo, North Dakota, which will serve as developer, and Dubuque-based Gronen, which…

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,…

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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…

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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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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…

The CBJ's Corridor Executive Open invited the region's top executives out for a day of golf and networking on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Brown Deer Golf Club, 1900 Country Club Drive, Coralville. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

‘Hub of hospitality:’ Coralville turns 150

As the city of Coralville began to grow into the city it is now, it…

A mural commemorating the 150th anniversary of Coralville is seen on the side of Randy’s Flooring at 401 Second St. on July 26. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT

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…

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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,…

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