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Jefferson Lines expands Cedar Rapids bus service to Midwest cities

Jefferson Lines, an intercity bus carrier serving the Midwest, will launch new service connecting Cedar Rapids to several Iowa cities as well as Chicago and Minneapolis beginning June 30. Departures will operate from the Eastern Iowa Airport. The route will…

Iowa City opens grant applications for public art program

To foster creativity and continue to enhance public access to the arts in Iowa City,…

Iowa City Public Art installation on the Ped Mall

Heartland Forward chooses Greater IC for investment initiative

Greater Iowa City, Inc. has been selected by Heartland Forward’s Center for Investment Readiness, a…

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Real Success: Mike Hlas, sports journalist

Mike Hlas is a sports journalist who has spent more than 40 years chronicling Eastern…

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Baseball training facility led by former MLB pitcher Cal Eldred to open in Hiawatha

A baseball training facility founded by former major league pitcher and Iowa native Cal Eldred…

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Belltower Lofts redevelopment to bring 55 units by summer

Belltower Lofts in Marion is ringing in the New Year at full swing. Redevelopment of…

The former Methodist church in Marion, damaged during Iowa's 2020 derecho, is seen in January at the corner of Eighth Avenue and 12th Street. Redevelopment as Belltower Lofts is expected to be completed this summer, with 55 residential units. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Marion seeks ‘seed funding’ for next stage of affordable housing investment

Armed with a track record of success, Marion city leaders are seeking to continue the…

Marion housing rehab program

Better Together 2030 to host fourth annual Excellence in Action Awards Jan. 29

Better Together 2030 will host its fourth annual Excellence in Action Awards Thursday, Jan. 29,…

The Better Together Excellence in Action Awards ceremony at Courtyard Marriott Height's Rooftop on Jan. 18.

Iowa Leading Indicators index inches up in November despite federal data gaps

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose 0.1% in November to 107.6 from a revised 107.5…

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Muscatine-based HNI Corporation to close Wayland, New York plant in 2027

HNI Corporation, based in Muscatine, will close its Wayland, New York, manufacturing plant in 2027…

HNI Corporation headquarters

North Liberty Community Pantry schedules Stone Soup Supper for Jan. 26

The North Liberty Community Pantry will host its 17th annual Stone Soup Supper from 5…

The sign for North Liberty Community Pantry's new facility, located at 350 W. Penn St.

North Liberty planning and zoning commission OKs multi-family housing project

A multi-family development is being proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty. At its meeting…

An aerial rendering of the multifamily building proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty.

Secretary Naig proposes sweeping Iowa Farm Act to support farmers, rural communities

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced plans on Tuesday to introduce the Iowa Farm…

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Linn County approves second reading of Duane Arnold rezoning, along with host community agreement

The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Wednesday, Jan. 7 to approve the second reading…

Duane Arnold new construction and proposed site plan

Six Corridor companies receive SBA loans in December

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

Iowa City opens grant applications for nonprofits working on affordable housing, public service projects

The City of Iowa City is now accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for projects…

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