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Google to invest another $7 billion in Iowa in next two years

Google will invest an additional $7 billion across Iowa in the next two years, primarily to expand data centers in Cedar Rapids and Council Bluffs, Google officials confirmed at an investment announcement at the Google Cedar Rapids site Friday afternoon.…

Local art exhibit features artificial intelligence

Artistic images generated from artificial intelligence (AI) are prominently featured at an art showcase gallery…

A collection of art found at Chris Sherman's art exhibition at C.S.P.S. Hall in Cedar Rapids., which features work assisted by artificial intelligence. CREDIT CHRISTOPHER SHERMAN YOUTUBE

Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance

Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…

Linn supervisors pipeline ordinance

Apple Creek Canine Resort expands, rebrands

After a recent expansion of facilities and services, Apple Creek Kennel has rebranded to become…

Vivian’s Soul Food permanently closes in Cedar Rapids

Vivian’s Soul Food, which opened its original location in Cedar Rapids in 2017, has announced…

Vivian's Soul Food staff

Kirkwood releases results from area workforce survey

Kirkwood Community College has released the results from the Skills 2024 Survey, a report created…

Kirkwood Community College

Johnson County ranked fifth in incoming investment

A recent study that measures Gross Domestic Product (GDP), new business launches and new building…

Johnson County was ranked fifth in incoming investment, according to SmartAsset. CREDIT PEXELS Legal Benefits

Study: Quarterly earnings guidance accuracy is overestimated

A study from the University of Iowa found that chief financial officers (CFOs) overestimate their…

A study from the University of Iowa found CFOs routinely overestimate their ability to offer accurate earnings guidance. CREDIT PEXELS

Former UI president Willard “Sandy” Boyd dies at age 95

University of Iowa President Emeritus Willard “Sandy” Boyd died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Iowa…

Former President Willard “Sandy” Boyd. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Iowa Children’s Museum receives $17,000 from Bayer Fund

The Iowa Children’s Museum, located in Coralville, has received a $17,000 grant from the Bayer…

The Iowa Children's Museum in Coralville, Iowa.

South Slope provides matching grants to local organizations

South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon have awarded matching charity grants to the Amana Fire…

South Slope grants

SwineTech receives strategic minority investment

SwineTech, a farm management company based in Solon that helps pork producers ensure transparent, individualized…

Solon-based SwineTech combines innovative technology with pig farming. CREDIT SWINETECH

Iowa Solar Association offers support following Moxie Solar closure

The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA) is referring Iowans to companies in its member…

The ISETA is offering assistance to former Moxie Solar clients. CREDIT ISETA

Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance

The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first…

Linn hazardous pipeline ordinance

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy receives grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity

The Eastern Iowa Arts Academy in Cedar Rapids has received a grant from Variety -…

Eastern Iowa Arts Academy

Great American Cookies debuts at Coral Ridge Mall

Great American Cookies is now open seven days a week in Coralville at Coral Ridge…

A collection of baked goods that can be bought from Great American Cookies. CREDIT FAT BRANDS INC.