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University of Iowa will not renew lease for Macbride Nature Recreation Area
The University of Iowa has announced it will not renew its lease for the Macbride Nature Recreation Area (MNRA) when the agreement expires on July 1, 2029. The university has operated the 485-acre property, located on land owned by the…
Linn County sets public meetings in January to review Coggon Solar proposal
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has set dates for three public meetings to review…

ICR Regional Legislative Launch addresses 2022 priorities
The Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICAB) and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance hosted the…

Job opening: Digital Editor, Corridor Media Group
The Corridor Media Group is looking for a Digital Editor who will be responsible for…

General Mills on CDP’s ‘A List’ for climate, water stewardship
General Mills has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP,…

Kraft Heinz forming North America Zone to support innovation agenda
The Kraft Heinz Company, with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, has announced it will combine…

Cornell College creates Student Success Center
Cornell College has opened a new office staffed with six full-time staff members dedicated to…

Johnson County supervisors approve preliminary plat for Oak Meadow subdivision
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Dec. 9 to approve the preliminary plat…

The Restoration Project launches Courageous Leadership Workshops
The Restoration Project, founded in 2019 to help people and organizations reach their full potential…

Jeremy Gosch becomes Hy-Vee’s president, COO
Jeremy Gosch, who has worked at Hy-Vee Inc. in numerous positions since 1995, has been named…

Cedar Rapids officials propose major upgrades to Water Pollution Control Facility
Significant upgrades are being proposed for the Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) near…
TAI sets cybersecurity as top legislative priority for 2022
At the end of each year, the Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) announces a list…
Cybersecurity Symposium offers advice, glimpse into future
When COVID-19 created a mountain of unforeseen issues for companies, pushing cybersecurity priorities down the…
Horizons accepting donations for Senior Joy Drive
Horizons, A Family Service Alliance agency is requesting financial support from the community so it…

CR hospitals see rise in COVID-19 admissions
After seeing a slow decline in COVID-19 admissions since mid-October, Cedar Rapids hospitals UnityPoint Health-St.…

GEICO earns gold level workplace health recognition score
GEICO in North Liberty achieved gold level status for workplace health from the American Heart…
