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Corridor economic development groups’ 2026 public policy priorities stress longstanding themes
The annual list of public policy priorities for the upcoming year from the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Greater Iowa City Inc. generally adhere to themes stressed over the past several years – including talent enhancement, workforce growth and…
Scope of QTS data project in Cedar Rapids continuing to grow
The estimated economic scope of the Quality Technology Services (QTS) data center project in southwest…
State launches new funding round for Choose Iowa Value-Added projects
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship opened applications for its competitive grant program…
Crop Insurance Discount Program now open for enrollment
Farmers who planted cover crops this fall can now apply for reduced crop insurance premiums…
Iowa journalism leader says new Gazette ownership is ‘really good win’ for newspaper, readers
Fears and concerns abound as The Gazette begins its new ownership era today, but one…
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids receives national recognition for joint replacement care
Surgery Center Cedar Rapids has received a Blue Distinction Center designation from Wellmark Blue Cross…
TrueNorth Companies named 2025 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
For TrueNorth Companies, the phrase “the spirit of small, the power of scale” isn’t just…
ACT campus, Iowa River Power redevelopment projects receive $2 million in state tax credits
Two major redevelopment projects in Johnson County received a combined $2 million in state tax…
Two Hotel at Kirkwood Center employees earn statewide honors
Two employees at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center received recognition at the Iowa Restaurant Association’s…
The Downtown Dish with Leslie Nolte of Nolte Academy, ICON Conservatory
In this episode of Downtown Dish, hosts Anna Moyers Stone and Charlie Nusser chat about…
UI JPEC awards $16,000 to entrepreneurs in statewide Venture School Competition
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (UI JPEC) awarded $16,000 to startup founders…
IEDA awards $100,000 to Iowa City, Coralville startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved funding Nov. 21 for startups in Iowa City…
Cedar Rapids to prioritize Eighth Avenue bridge, postpone pump station, dam bypass channel projects
In order to prioritize the construction of the Eighth Avenue bridge in Cedar Rapids, city…
Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro, SpareMe closing
This story has been updated with a statement from GreenState Credit Union Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro…
Cornell College announces plans to discontinue several majors
Cornell College will discontinue majors in classical studies, French and Francophone studies, German studies, religion…
Mercy Medical Center now offering Inspire V sleep apnea implant procedure
Mercy Medical Center is now offering the Inspire V System, the newest version of Inspire…
