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House proposal would expand landowner damage claims from pipeline construction
A House subcommittee advanced a bill Thursday that would allow landowners to renegotiate damage claims and file complaints with the Iowa Utilities Commission, or court, for damages and yield losses due to pipeline construction. Rep. David Young, R-Van Meter, sponsored…
City of Solon rides wave of restaurants
Stroll down Main Street in downtown Solon today, and you’ll see a bakery, a coffee…
Chris and Suzy DeWolf to receive Howard Hall Excellence in Business award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced Chris and Suzy DeWolf, co-owners of the Lil’…

Former US Bank lot in Iowa City remains vacant, no applications pending
There appears to be no timetable for future development at the site of the former…

Linn supervisors move Coggon Solar rezoning ahead, but more debate emerges
It appears it will take more than three readings for the Linn County Board of…

Board of Regents approves UI construction plans
In consecutive unanimous decisions, the Iowa Board of Regents approved the University of Iowa’s 10-year…

Local officials ‘excited’ after new statewide gaming studies presented to state regulators
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reviewed statewide gaming market studies from a pair of…

UIHC stresses vaccines, safety standards amid Omicron variant
UI Health Care is urging Iowans to take necessary safety precautions amid the Omicron variant…

Iowa MBA ranked among nation’s best by Princeton Review
The Iowa MBA at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has been ranked…

Plans underway for new venue at The Mill location
Although The Mill at 120 E Burlington St. in Iowa City is set for demolition…

Iowa City entrepreneurs begin national accelerator program
Ten Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter a national idea accelerator program aimed at taking their…

ADM proposes carbon dioxide pipeline to serve Cedar Rapids, Clinton ethanol plants
Archer Daniels Midland unveiled plans Tuesday to partner with Wolf Carbon Solutions to build a…

Iowa launches first statewide program recognizing family-friendly employers
Iowa is the first state to recognize employers with family-friendly policies, such as workplace flexibility…
BerganKDV merges with two payroll service companies
BerganKDV has merged with two human capital management (HCM) service providers: Paystubz based out of…
Woodcraft opening retail store in Iowa City
A new Woodcraft Supply retail store is set to open Jan. 17 at 3 Escort…

Mortgage delinquency rate falls to pre-pandemic levels
Mortgage delinquency rates fell to pre-pandemic levels in October due to labor market improvements and…






