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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,…

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

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

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…

Belltower Lofts redevelopment to bring 55 units by summer
Belltower Lofts in Marion is ringing in the New Year at full swing. Redevelopment of…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Six Corridor companies receive SBA loans in December
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in 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…






