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Steindler Surgery Center receives dual accreditation status from AAAHC

Steindler Surgery Center (SSC) in North Liberty has achieved dual accreditation status from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC), according to a news release. With this accreditation now completed, SSC is officially open to serve the public.  Dual…

AI isn’t coming for your business — it’s already here

It’s 2023, and artificial intelligence is suddenly churning out content everywhere you look. These days,…

Housing Fund for Linn County opens applications for grants

The board of directors of the Housing Fund for Linn County (HFfLC) is making up…

Wolf Carbon won’t seek public hearing on carbon pipeline in 2023

Wolf Carbon Solutions doesn’t plan to request a public hearing in 2023 regarding their proposal…

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NAHB: Over half of home’s sales price goes to construction costs

The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) latest Cost of Construction Survey revealed 60.8% of…

Wolfe Eye Clinic offers new advanced macular degeneration treatment

Wolfe Eye Clinic is offering a new, groundbreaking treatment that will affect Iowans who suffer…

Collins Aerospace proposes $22 million expansion project in Cedar Rapids

UPDATE: The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a resolution Tuesday, March 14 on a term…

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Grants aim to reduce language barriers in workforce

Eleven Iowa employers, including three from Iowa City, will receive a total of $357,470 to…

Pandora jewelry store opening in Coral Ridge Mall

Pandora jewelry store will open this spring as the latest retailer to open its doors…

Jewelry retail chain Pandora is headed to Coral Ridge Mall this spring. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Rotarians to embark on 25,000-mile flight, raising money for polio

Peter Teahen and John Ockenfels, local Rotarians attempting to join an exclusive club of flying…

The exterior of a 1977 Cessna T210M, the plane Mr. Ockenfels and Mr. Teahen will use to fly around the world. CREDIT JOHN OCKENFELS AND PETER TEAHEN

Public hearing set for Alliant Energy solar project in Lee County

The Iowa Utilities Board will hold a public hearing April 13 regarding Alliant Energy’s proposal…

Prospect Meadows creates $11 million of economic impact in 2022

Prospect Meadows, a sports complex in Linn County, created more than $11 million of economic…

Is a four-day week the future of work?

Workplace scheduling models have been forever impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with fully-remote, hybrid and…

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Technology Association of Iowa announces Iowa Tech Connect

In partnership with John Deere, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) has launched Iowa Tech…

The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) is launching Iowa Tech Connect to better guide tech professionals. CREDIT TAI

Iowa unemployment rate drops to 3% in January

Iowa’s unemployment rate was 3.0% in January, down from the 3.1% initially announced in December,…

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Marion has ‘boundless potential,’ AbouAssaly tells State of the City attendees

Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly is an unapologetic champion of the city’s attributes and growth, and…

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