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Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance gets final approval
As several residents continued to voice concerns, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Monday morning to approve the fourth, and final, reading of a new ordinance that will govern the siting of gas-fired electrical generating stations in the county’s…
Officials: Cedar Rapids flood gate’s completion signals ‘irreversible momentum’
As Cedar Rapids, state and federal officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the completion of a…

Furthering 10-year vision, UI seek Regents’ nod on six projects
The Board of Regents will vote on a series of UI construction and renovation projects…

A new home for Freedom Foundation
After nearly a decade of helping military veterans with basic needs and support, the Freedom…
UI Health Care continue Siouxland residency program operations
A Siouxland family medicine practice and residency program will become part of UI Health Care,…

Wings2Water accepting grant applications through May 5
Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring water quality in the Mississippi River watershed,…
Breaking down the banking crisis
The recent banking meltdown has left many Americans with more questions than answers. The stunning…
Iowa Donor Network designated a Tier 1 OPO
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have designated North Liberty-based Iowa Donor Network…
SBA approves $20.2 million in Iowa small business loans in March
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…

MEDCO publishes Q1 2023 Marion Community Index
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the first quarter…

Cedar Lake, African American Museum projects receive Enhance Iowa grants
The Enhance Iowa Board has awarded a total of $17.75 million in grants to 20…
Former nurse to open I.C. Pilates in May
An Iowa City native and former nurse is opening I.C. Pilates, a workout studio at…

IEDA approves assistance for three innovation startups in Iowa
Iowa City’s SmartScripts Holdings LLC is one of three Iowa startups receiving innovation funding through…
Kalona SuperNatural battles traditional ag practices
Demand for dairy products originating from regenerative agriculture sources — and the environmental and nutritious…

Build My Future event exposes area students to construction field
A total of 751 students from 41 schools in seven Eastern Iowa counties have signed…
Residents benefit from Oaknoll music therapy program
At Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City, music is not a luxury. It is essential.…






