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Common Sense Institute Iowa names Matt Everson executive director
The Common Sense Institute (CSI) Iowa announced Tuesday it has named Matt Everson as its new executive director. Mr. Everson brings nearly 25 years of experience in public policy, government affairs and economic advocacy at the state and federal levels…
Back to Basix
A couple of days after the grand re-opening of Basix, former owner Andrew “Belle” Harrison…
From computers to smoked meats
Tim Sines worked as a computer systems engineer for more than two decades. But there…
How federal loans altered the manufactured housing landscape
As litigation director for Iowa Legal Aid, Alex Kornya has noticed the trend of large,…
Advocates fight for manufactured housing rights against Havenpark Communities
Candi Evans bought her mobile home with her husband in 1998. The two, hoping to…
Iowa’s unemployment rate declines to 3.5% in February
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in February, the second consecutive 0.2% decrease…
Leaders discuss Corridor’s development, challenges at CBJ symposium
The 2022 CBJ Real Estate Symposium held March 24 brought industry leaders together to review…
CR hospitals adjust visitor guidelines
UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s Hospital and Mercy Cedar Rapids are adjusting visitor guidelines for hospitalized patients.…
Johnson County votes to increase minimum wage
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has voted to increase the county’s recommended minimum wage…
SBA continues Boots to Business entrepreneurship training
The U.S. Small Business Administration invites eligible non-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, private…
McGrath confirms purchase of Toyota of Iowa City
UPDATED MARCH 25 McGrath Auto is buying Toyota of Iowa City, general manager Gavin McGrath…
Cedar Rapids, National Gay Pilots Association to host summer fly-in event
Together with the Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), Cedar Rapids Tourism Office and the National Gay…
Four Oaks to receive generous gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, mom, writer and advocate, has made a generous gift to Four Oaks…
Phelan’s Interiors transitioning to corporate sector
Cedar Rapids-based Phelan’s Interiors is transitioning to the corporate sector, according to a news release…
Affordable Housing Network names new director
Danielle Rodriguez has been named the new director of the Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI).…
Iowa City receives collaborative grant to advance affordable housing equity
The City of Iowa City will collaborate with the cities of Henderson, Nev. and Eau…
