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Cedar Rapids Public Library to open new westside Busse Branch Sept. 19
The Cedar Rapids Public Library’s new Busse Branch will open to the public Saturday, Sept. 19, with a grand opening celebration, library officials announced Tuesday, June 30. The grand opening celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with remarks outside the…
TrueNorth to host Warrior Rising Business Shower for veteran entrepreneurs
TrueNorth will host a Warrior Rising Business Shower on Friday, March 6, bringing together veteran…

Iowa City hotel closures: What the data actually shows
At 15 stories high, The Chauncey building at 404 E. College St. in Iowa City…

Tee time, any time: The indoor golf boom that’s taking over the Corridor
When Sean McCarty was growing up in West Branch, he had an advantage not every…

Ron Corbett retiring from Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance
Ron Corbett is retiring as vice president of economic development at the Cedar Rapids Metro…

IEDA awards first BIG program incentives to five Iowa companies, including Hiawatha, Vinton projects
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) board approved its first round of awards through the…

Linn County supervisors schedule public meetings on gas-fired power plants ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a series of public meetings to review…

AI ‘game changer’ for health care, five hospital leaders weigh in
When Washington County Hospital and Clinics implemented an AI-powered ambient scribe system, CEO Todd Patterson…

Eastern Iowa Airport posts record January passenger numbers for 23rd straight month
The Eastern Iowa Airport has kicked off 2026 with another record-breaking month, posting a 5%…

DCI Group tapped as construction manager of Gather Iowa project
DCI Group, an Iowa-based construction management firm with locations in Des Moines, Iowa City and…

Rayser Holdings acquires Pella-based Skunk River Block & Pallet
Cedar Rapids-based Rayser Holdings, Inc. has acquired Skunk River Block & Pallet, Inc., a custom…

Iowa City Council approves property purchase for veteran affordable housing
A plan to provide affordable housing for homeless veterans gained traction Tuesday, when the Iowa…

Iowa housing market posts gains in listings, inventory to open 2026
The Iowa housing market entered the new year with increased inventory and steady buyer activity,…

Linn County approves rezoning for memory care unit near Hiawatha
A rezoning application that will allow the development of a memory care facility north of…

Iowa City denies liquor license renewal for Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…

Linn County data center ordinance gets final approval
Any company looking to build a large-scale data center in unincorporated areas of Linn County…






