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The Woodlands Skilled Nursing Facility, part of the Meth-Wick Community

Meth-Wick Community recognized for post-acute stroke care achievement

The Woodlands Skilled Nursing Facility, part of the Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids, has received a certificate of achievement for its participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative. According to a news release, the recognition…

BAE Systems’ facility latest chapter in Cedar Rapids’ reputation as tech leader

A $137 million capital investment; 800 on-site employees; 278,000 square feet on 32.5 acres. More…

Grassley BAE dedication

Solar farm ‘at least three years away,’ says MidAmerican Energy

A proposed solar farm in Johnson County covering 1,000 acres would provide the generating capacity…

MidAmerican Energy is looking into the possibility of building a 150 MW solar panel farm in Johnson County.

Hills Bank and Trust names Lisa Shileny as president

Hills Bank and Trust Company announced Nov. 14 that Lisa Shileny has been named president…

Lisa Shileny is the new president of Hills Bank and Trust Company.

Linn County prepared for winter weather

The Linn County Secondary Road Department is prepared for the upcoming winter season.  Linn County…

Mortgage applications decrease in latest MBA weekly survey

Mortgage applications decreased 0.1% from one week earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers…

Home sales

Holiday Lights at the Lake adds Memory Lane

Sponsors, volunteers and friends of The Bird House and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership…

Final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport’s modernization set to begin

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is preparing to embark on the final, and costliest, chapter…

Eastern Iowa Airport modernization

Iowa to receive $6.17 million in Google location tracking settlement

Iowa has reached a $6.17 million agreement with Google as part of a multistate settlement,…

Iowa to receive $6.17 million in Google location tracking settlement.

Iowa celebrates National Apprenticeship Week with record number of apprentices

Iowa is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week with the highest number of Iowans taking part in…

Iowa Association of Business and Industry announces rebrand

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) is unveiling a new brand identity and…

Iowa ABI

NAHB: Patios continue to substitute for decks on new homes

The share of new homes with patios increased nationwide for the sixth year in a…

Home with deck

Iowa City-based nonprofit misses IRS filing deadlines

The Center for Worker Justice of Eastern Iowa, an Iowa City-based nonprofit founded in 2012,…

The Center for Worker Justice has faced late penalties for late IRS filings. CREDIT CENTER FOR WORKER JUSTICE

Families Helping Families of Iowa prepare for holiday celebration

Families Helping Families of Iowa (FHF) is seeking gift donations for their annual Winter Wonderland…

Families Helping Families logo

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance marks record year for business attraction in 2022

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has responded to 22 requests for proposals (RFPs)…

A photo of a Sub-Zero facility in Arizona that is expected to be a similar style as the proposed Cedar Rapids building.

Nursing program at UNI approved by Board of Regents

The University of Northern Iowa will launch a bachelor of science in nursing program in…