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Marion celebrates completion of Central Plaza with ribbon cutting
Ominous thunderheads bearing the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered at Marion’s City Square Park Wednesday, May 7, to celebrate the completion of the city’s Central Plaza project with a ribbon cutting. “This event is…
United Fire Group names Kevin Leidwinger as president and CEO
Cedar Rapids-based insurance company United Fire Group announced July 7 the appointment of Kevin Leidwinger…
Monument Hills senior living plan faces few objections after changes
It was smooth sailing for city staff and developers presenting a slightly modified plan for…
Hy-Vee to host Best of Local Brands Summit in September
Hy-Vee Inc. will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in September to…
Iowa City Downtown District bolsters Retail Referral Program
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) upped the ante for its ILoveIC Retail Referral Program,…
SBA approves $16.3 million in Iowa small business loans in June
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 47 loans for $16,368,100 to Iowa businesses in June,…
St. Luke’s recognized for its commitment to stroke care
UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital has received the American Heart and Stroke Association’s Get With The…
Kim Augspurger elected chair of Iowa Association of Business and Industry
Kim Augspurger of Pigott has been elected chair of the Iowa Association of Business and…
South Side Street Foods brings Native American flair to Iowa City
Daniel Velasquez noticed the distinct lack of Native American-inspired food experiences in Iowa City, so…
NAHB: Building material prices may have peaked
In just the past year, prices for materials used in residential construction have climbed nearly…
May home sales in Iowa slip 7.7%
May’s real estate sales in Iowa slipped 7.7%, according to the Housing Trends report from…
Derek Damon named new Iowa Heartlanders head coach
Derek Damon has been named the new head coach and general manager of the Iowa…
His Hands Free Clinic launches capital campaign
His Hands Free Clinic is seeking the community’s help in expanding its free medical care,…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index nearly unchanged in May
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), used by state officials to forecast tax revenues and…
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation to host entrepreneurship competition
Reserved for Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IBFF) members aged 18-35, the organization is accepting applications…
General Dynamics supercomputers begin running NOAA forecast models
Experts anticipate new supercomputers, first announced in February with a contract award to General Dynamics…
