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Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling referendum during a judicial review hearing Wednesday on a lawsuit challenging the ballot language in that referendum – and the subsequent issuance of a gaming…
Williamsburg Manufacturing invests
Covering just under four square miles, Williamsburg, Iowa is known for its manufacturing prowess in…
Mercy honored by American Heart Association for its stroke care
Cedar Rapids’ Mercy Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get With…
UnityPoint Health to break ground on new memory care facility
UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids and Western Home Services officials will break ground on a…
Solon sending resolution to county supervisors on proposed housing development
The Solon City Council voted unanimously Oct. 6 to send a resolution to the Johnson…
Tippie College of Business presented with UPS George Smith Prize
The Tippie College of Business was honored during ceremonies on Friday as a top college…
Two Cedar Rapids venues ranked as top selling venues worldwide
McGrath Amphitheatre and Paramount Theatre are among the best-selling venues in the world, according to…
UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital partners with Cal’s Angels
Cal’s Angels, an Illinois-based pediatric cancer nonprofit, announced Thursday a partnership with the University of…
Groundbreaking today begins improvements to Cedar Lake
Cedar Rapids officials and community partners celebrated a milestone today, breaking ground to begin construction…
Smouse House likely to be demolished after grant application fails
The Smouse House, home of the former Captain’s Table restaurant on South Iowa Avenue in…
IBC projects positive six-month economic outlook
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its third-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2021. The…
Downtown I.C. debuts new public art installation – ‘You Belong Here’
On Friday, Downtown Iowa City will turn on the lights to its latest public art…
Cedar Rapids hires first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager
Elizabeth Buch has been hired to serve at the City of Cedar Rapids’ first Diversity,…
Iowa Black Wall Street Investment Group forms to assist small businesses
Approximately 10 individuals are creating a new community venture capital group that invests in black-owned…
Report: Iowa ranks seventh among best states to start a farm
Ahead of Farmer’s Day Oct. 12, LawnStarter compared the 50 states across 42 key metrics…
Iowa’s average mortgage debt among lowest in nation
The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a surge in demand among homebuyers that is only now beginning…
