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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…

Old Marion Public Library

Technology, innovation, equity driving progress at New Leader Manufacturing

As with all manufacturers, change has been the constant with New Leader Manufacturing. In the…

New Leader Jeremy Wild, Rocki Shepard

Big Brothers Big Sisters names new CEO

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

Melissa Walker is set to be the next CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa. CREDIT BBBS

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…

Wolf Carbon carbon dioxide hazardous material pipeline

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…

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University of Iowa seeks residential property, expanded parking

In addition to other proposals brought before the Board of Regents Feb. 22, the University…

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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…

Stead Family Children's Hospital University of Iowa faulty windows lawsuit

CellSite Solutions expands into Texas, Alabama

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

CellSite Solutions

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…

Iowa ABI

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…

CBJ Health Care Summit panelists

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…

The University of Iowa is exploring options to sell Mayflower Residence Hall and construct a new $40-60 million returning student hall. CREDIT NOAH TONG

UPDATED: Transamerica laying off another 42 Cedar Rapids employees

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

Transamerica

Historic Supper Club revived as cocktail arcade

Highlander Hotel owner Angela Harrington is hoping a renovated Supper Club, which opened on Thanksgiving…

The new-look Supper Club features its sunken bar and arcade space. CREDIT HIGHLANDER HOTEL

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…

Iowa Capitol carbon dioxide pipeline rally