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Uptown Marion to host first ‘Vision to Venture’ entrepreneur networking event April 2
Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa Community will host its first Vision to Venture entrepreneur networking event April 2, offering aspiring and established entrepreneurs a guided tour of the district and connections to local business resources. The free event…
Demolition schedule set for former Marion library building
The demolition schedule for the former Marion Public Library building has been formally set. At…

Technology, innovation, equity driving progress at New Leader Manufacturing
As with all manufacturers, change has been the constant with New Leader Manufacturing. In the…

Big Brothers Big Sisters names new CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa has named Melissa…

Perspective Therapeutics: New name, new headquarters
Precision and personalization are just two of the characteristics that Perspective Therapeutics executives agree make…
Wolf Carbon files petition for carbon dioxide pipeline
Wolf Carbon Solutions has filed its petition for a carbon dioxide pipeline with the Iowa…

Economic report: UI equals 4% of state’s gross domestic product
The University of Iowa produces an economic impact equivalent to about 4% of the state’s…

University of Iowa seeks residential property, expanded parking
In addition to other proposals brought before the Board of Regents Feb. 22, the University…

Stead Children’s Hospital windows to cost $45 million
A plan to replace damaged windows at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital for $45 million…

CellSite Solutions expands into Texas, Alabama
CellSite Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, is expanding to new locations in Texas and Alabama…

ABI Business Horizons 2023 registration now open for Iowa high school students
Iowa high school students currently in grades 9-12 may now register for the Business Horizons…

CBJ Health Care Summit panelists address health care costs, competition
A group of local health care panelists fielded a series of questions from Corridor Business…

UI to sell Mayflower Residence Hall, construct returning student hall
At a Feb. 22 Board of Regents meeting, the University of Iowa was given permission…

UPDATED: Transamerica laying off another 42 Cedar Rapids employees
Transamerica is laying off another 42 employees from its Cedar Rapids operations, according to a…

Historic Supper Club revived as cocktail arcade
Highlander Hotel owner Angela Harrington is hoping a renovated Supper Club, which opened on Thanksgiving…

New pipeline bill gets quick, early support in Iowa House
New legislation that was introduced in the Iowa House on Monday to limit eminent domain…






