Ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled for completion of Marion’s Central Plaza
The City of Marion has scheduled a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the Central Plaza, taking place Wednesday, May 7, at 4...
Iowa Leading Indicators Index again up slightly in February
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 107.0 in February from 106.7 in January, a slight increase of .3%, according to the latest...
BHFO to lay off 32 workers in May
BHFO, an online discount designer fashion retailer based in Cedar Rapids, will lay off 32 workers in May, according to a notice posted to...
Three finalists announced for Grand Impact pitch competition
The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids has announced that NewBoCo, Trees Forever, and Willis Dady Homeless Services will each pitch for a chance at...
Greater Iowa City, Inc. to host Mental Health First Aid training
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Greater Iowa City, Inc. is inviting local employers to participate in a two-day Mental Health First Aid...
Q&A with Khan Academy founder Sal Khan
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan will deliver a public lecture this month at the University of Iowa.
The lecture, “Reimagining Education and the Tools We...
St. Luke’s Auxiliary donates $250,000 for mental health services
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Auxiliary has gifted a quarter-million-dollars to St. Luke’s Foundation for Club 520, a peer-run mental health support group available...
Rezoning for new Tractor Supply store in Cedar Rapids draws concerns from neighboring property...
A new Tractor Supply store is being planned in southwest Cedar Rapids, but some neighboring property owners are expressing concerns about the project.
The new...