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Linn supervisors approve first reading of nuclear energy zoning amendment
Linn County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve the first reading of a new county zoning ordinance amendment focused on nuclear energy generation and storage, but they also stressed what the new policy does – and doesn’t – encompass. “It’s…
Reverse supply chain: Liquidators and resellers profit from excess stock
The Ornery Octopus Surplus and Liquidation store in Hiawatha isn’t open Mondays, but that doesn’t…
Marion Community Build in search of next home
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) is in search of its next single-family residence to renovate…
Nearly 200 applications for broadband grants following $100M investment
The State of Iowa received 178 applications from broadband providers for the latest Empower Rural…
Park. Look. Lock. Help avoid child heatstroke and vehicular tragedies
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of vehicular, heat-related illnesses and deaths in children.…
Younger crowd heads to thrift stores
Thrift-store shoppers are getting younger and hipper. “They’re really looking for those items donated by…
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic announces robotic-assisted knee surgery
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic announces the latest advancement in joint replacement surgery – robotic-assisted partial and…
Tanager Place achieves national accreditation
Tanager Place has achieved national accreditation from the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). The…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index: June 2021 Report
The Iowa Department of Revenue released the Iowa Leading Indicators Index June 2021 Report and…
Johnson County partners with United Way to offer Social Services grants to nonprofits
Johnson County Social Services is accepting Social Services Block Grant applications for the FY23 –…
Iowa DOT plans for future widening of I-380 in Johnson and Linn Counties
The Iowa Department of Transportation gave public notice Friday of corridor preservation for the Interstate…
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics ranked among nation’s best
For the 32nd year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals”…
International Paper reports strong second quarter earnings
International Paper reported second quarter earnings Thursday, topping analysts’ estimates in most categories. The company,…
SBA announces PPP direct forgiveness portal
The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a streamlined application portal to allow borrowers with…
Uptown Marion hosts Main Street America for review
Uptown Marion Main Street hosted Kathy La Plante, senior program officer and director of coordinating…
Downtown IC block party enjoyed by thousands
After a break in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Iowa City Downtown District…