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Palo town hall on proposed Google data center draws pointed questions
A town hall-style meeting in Palo Tuesday night, March 24, intended as an open discussion of a proposal to annex land into the city limits for a proposed Google data center, turned into an animated dialogue with several Palo residents…
Linn County, Iowa theater organizations and performing arts venues strive to thrive in the wake of pandemic
A two-part series focusing on arts and theater organizations’ recovery from COVID-19. Part 1: Linn…
Pearson Education manager wants to help women break the glass ceiling
Pearson Education manager Jelena Beideman is passionate about the world of technology and engineering, and…
BAE Systems to work on NASA’s electric aircraft technology demonstrator
General Electric (GE) Aviation has selected BAE Systems as the aerospace company responsible for designing,…
Iowa City Transit named ‘Most Collaborative’ for electric bus fleet
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recognized 10 transit agencies for…
Deere & Company forms joint venture with GUSS Automation
Deere & Company has entered into a joint venture with GUSS Automation, announced Deere on…
Iowa City SLAM architecture firm constructs orthopedic center in New York
What happens when shopping malls lose tenants, and health care systems look for smart ways…
More housing options coming to Hiawatha
As city council meetings go, the April 6 gathering of the Hiawatha City Council was…
Diversity Straight Up Podcast: Striving for inclusion in Iowa banking
On this episode of Diversity Straight Up, hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony Arrington, talk to…
UI Health opens new breast center within Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
A new breast center opening April 25 at UI Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is aiming…
Increasing inflationary pressures, higher energy costs affecting small businesses
Small business owners across the country and in Iowa are reporting inflationary pressures are hurting…
Iowa City Pedestrian Mall adding trio of ‘bar first, food second’ venues
Whether fun seekers are looking to drink cocktails inside the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s-themed bar,…
CommUnity Crisis Services hires new diversity, equity and inclusion specialist
Amel Ali knows what it’s like to feel isolated from her peers and even her…
St. Luke’s School of Nursing plans terrace dedication, ribbon cutting
UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Foundation is planning a celebration to honor the former St. Luke’s School…
Matthew 25 opens Cultivate Hope Corner Store in Cedar Rapids
Curtis Odom was happy to buy bacon and a dozen eggs during a quick stop…
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids, MercyCare facilities revise masking policy
Effective Monday, April 25, Mercy Medical Center is revising its masking policy as the community continues…