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Iowa City chooses developer for vacant downtown lot
Three months after hearing development proposals for 21 S. Linn St., Iowa City has made its choice. The city council is moving forward with Grand Rail Development’s proposal, which envisions a six-story, mixed-use building at the downtown lot. The council…
Cargill expands portfolio of artificial intelligence-powered innovations for poultry producers
Poultry producers are always looking for ways to improve the efficiency and health of their…

VA updates inpatient visitor restriction policy
Due to the current COVID-19 surge, modifications have been made to the inpatient visitor restriction…
Helping seniors age in place
As demand for senior housing continues to outstrip supply and affordability of independent facilities remain…
Elder Services rebrands as Meals on Wheels of Johnson County
Elder Services, which has provided affordable, high-quality services to older adults in Iowa City, Coralville…
Marion’s main artery reopens to traffic as project continues
Although it may be hard to imagine a sunny summer festival during the cold of…
All Out Rampage offering venue for controlled destruction
Self-help advocates often promote a constructive approach to deal with life’s stresses, frustrations or pressures.…
Corridor development leaders promote 2022 public policy priorities
If Jennifer Banta could identify the three top priorities for Corridor business leaders from the…
City of Solon rides wave of restaurants
Stroll down Main Street in downtown Solon today, and you’ll see a bakery, a coffee…
Chris and Suzy DeWolf to receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced Chris and Suzy DeWolf, co-owners of the Lil’…

Former US Bank lot in Iowa City remains vacant, no applications pending
There appears to be no timetable for future development at the site of the former…

Linn supervisors move Coggon Solar rezoning ahead, but more debate emerges
It appears it will take more than three readings for the Linn County Board of…

Board of Regents approves UI construction plans
In consecutive unanimous decisions, the Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s 10-year…

Local officials ‘excited’ after new statewide gaming studies presented to state regulators
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reviewed statewide gaming market studies from a pair of…

UIHC stresses vaccines, safety standards amid Omicron variant
UI Health Care is urging Iowans to take necessary safety precautions amid the Omicron variant…

Iowa MBA ranked among nation’s best by Princeton Review
The Iowa MBA at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has been ranked…
