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Business retention, expansion survey helps Greater IC foster growth for Johnson County businesses

Regional economic development groups play an important role in promoting and providing resources for the business communities they represent. In addition to creating opportunities for local businesses to network and leverage opportunities, these organizations can serve as advocates on a…

Marion City Council approves official name of YMCA

The Marion YMCA has a new name. The new facility, which opened in January, will…

Iowa City council narrowly keeps Hickory Hill plan moving forward

A rezoning plan for a controversial housing development partially bordering Hickory Hill Park on Iowa…

Hickory Hill Trail Estates

Uptown Marion streetscape project starts next week

A long-awaited reconstruction project in Uptown Marion is slated to begin next week. Work is…

Marion Iowa Streetscape project

Cedar Rapids named 13th best for first-time homebuyers

Cedar Rapids is the 13th best city in the United States for first-time homebuyers, according…

Former Melting Bite reopening soon as Delhicacy

The former Melting Bite will be reopening soon – with a new name and at…

Delhicacy

Big Grove Brewery to open DM brewery in 2022

Big Grove Brewery has announced plans to open its newest brewery and taproom location in…

GreenState partners with Inclusive Cultural University to help unify Iowans

Starting this month, Inclusive Cultural University (ICU) is partnering with GreenState Credit Union to begin…

Inclusive Cultural University

Hy-Vee, subsidiary launch Financial Services program

Hy-Vee, Inc. has partnered with its subsidiary, Midwest Heritage Bank, to launch Hy-Vee Financial Services.…

Hy-Vee Financial Services

Kirkwood students excel at SkillsUSA Championships

Two Kirkwood Community College students recently earned top awards at the 2021 SkillsUSA Championships, a…

Kirkwood Community College

PepsiCo issues 2020 sustainability report

PepsiCo Inc. has published its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting continued momentum to create positive change…

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Gardeners encouraged to share a row with those in need

Gardeners unsure of what to do with their surplus bounty can participate in the Share…

General Mills reports drop in fourth quarter net earnings, EPS

General Mills, which operates a cereal plant in southwest Cedar Rapids, reported a drop in…

General Mills

Ready Wireless wins Product of the Year award

Hiawatha-based Ready Wireless was recently recognized at the IoT Evolution Expo in Miami Beach. Ready…

Iowa Leading Indicators Index up again in May

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), used by state officials to forecast tax revenues, increased…

Former Braille school taking shape as community ‘village’

A company specializing in breathing new life into old buildings is making its mark on…