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The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as

Weitz Company names new aviation leader

The Weitz Company has named Chris Harrison as general manager of aviation, the company announced. Mr. Harrison will retain his role as executive vice president while leading the company’s aviation group and supporting teams nationwide on large-scale aviation construction projects.…

Revival Theatre Company ‘Sunset Boulevard’ production canceled

Revival Theatre Company announced Thursday, Aug. 9 that the company’s production of “Sunset Boulevard,” scheduled…

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Hills Bank donates $50,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign

North Liberty is one step closer to its goal of transforming Centennial Park into a…

Iowa City’s Wich-Uh-Waffle serves the community, hopes to expand

When one of Eunice Upshaw’s daughters said she was tired of waffles, Ms. Upshaw told…

Wich-Uh-Waffle serves sweet and savory creations, including bubble waffles.

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces grant cycle

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced its final grant cycle for 2023 for…

The many moving parts of Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition

The ongoing circumstances surrounding Mercy Iowa City’s proposed acquisition will continue to develop, as the…

Mercy Iowa City hospital, pictured Aug. 9, 2023. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Cedar Rapids council approves first reading of country club tennis court ordinance

A controversial proposal for a new outdoor tennis facility at the Cedar Rapids Country Club,…

Cedar Rapids Country Club tennis facility proposal

NAMI class to help families cope with mental health

The National Alliance on Mental Illness, or NAMI, has developed a new course that will…

Johnson Co. program supports organizations impacted by COVID-19

Johnson County has launched the Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant program to support local nonprofits impacted…

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Regents approve $20 million UI-Mercy acquisition

The Board of Regents moved to accept University of Iowa’ s request to purchase Mercy…

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Lawsuit against Duane Arnold Solar projects dismissed

A Linn County District Court judge has rejected a civil lawsuit filed by a group…

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Tippie College of Business connects employers, students through new initiative

This fall, employers will have a new way to reach business students thanks to a…

Tippie College of Business

Construction job openings unchanged as housing market slows

The construction labor market saw little change for job openings in June as open, unfilled…

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Shuttleworth & Ingersoll open new office in Waterloo

Multi-specialty law firm Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC has opened a new office in Waterloo, Iowa. Three…

BREAKING: University of Iowa to acquire Mercy Iowa City hospital and clinics

Mercy Iowa City announced Monday, Aug. 7 it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)…

Mercy Hospital-Iowa City. located at 500 E. Market St. in Iowa City, is alleged to be in a “financial freefall.” (Photo via Google Earth)

Ben Dillon named CEO of Geonetric

Geonetric, a Cedar Rapids-based digital marketing agency, has announced co-owner Ben Dillon will be transitioning…

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