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Eastern Iowa business and civic leaders unite in D.C. for annual Fly-In
Business and civic leaders from across the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City corridor traveled to Washington, D.C., earlier this week to push for federal policies vital to Eastern Iowa’s economic growth, workforce development and regional competitiveness. The Cedar Rapids Metro…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Technology Association of Iowa announces Iowa Tech Connect
In partnership with John Deere, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) has launched Iowa Tech…
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,…
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…
Pfister named Marion’s 2023 Community Impact Award winner
Phil Pfister has been named the 2023 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award recipient for…
Linn County awards grants to increase food security
The Linn County Food Systems Council has awarded $132,300 in grants to 12 local organizations…