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Residents of Havenpark Communities' manufactured home parks in Johnson County, along with supporters, walk to the manager's office at Modern Manor.

Iowa manufactured home owners head to Capitol to address concerns about out-of-state park owners

Iowa manufactured home residents will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at the Iowa State Capitol to address concerns about treatment from out-of-state park owners. “Residents’ Day at the Capitol” will call on legislators to enact…

Cedar Rapids hires first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion manager

Elizabeth Buch has been hired to serve at the City of Cedar Rapids’ first Diversity,…

Iowa Black Wall Street Investment Group forms to assist small businesses

Approximately 10 individuals are creating a new community venture capital group that invests in black-owned…

Report: Iowa ranks seventh among best states to start a farm

Ahead of Farmer’s Day Oct. 12, LawnStarter compared the 50 states across 42 key metrics…

Iowa’s average mortgage debt among lowest in nation

The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a surge in demand among homebuyers that is only now beginning…

Geared for Growth

For nearly a decade, Randy Kuehl Honda had been vigilant in considering locations for a…

Xtream Arena to host the Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Coralville on Jan. 12 as part of their newly…

xtream Arena wrestling tournament

The Next Chapter – A Home Makeover for a New Lifestyle

Jana Nassif helps her clients downsize and assists them in preparing their homes for sale…

NEST Design and Décor 

An inscription on a wall in the design studio of NEST Design and Décor reads,…

Buying the Farm

Kristy and Bob Walker each made a wish list of features to include in the…

Born with Entrepreneurial Spirit

After a successful career in the biotech pharmaceutical industry, Mark Pattison decided to use his…

IC Ped Mall playground design finalized

After reviewing public input and agreeing to an updated concept, the Iowa City Parks and…

Iowa Energy Center launches Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program

The Iowa Energy Center Board and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced that…

Renewable energy

MedQuarter marks 10th anniversary with progress report

The Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supporting Municipal District (SSMID) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by delivering…

Good Housekeeping names Whirlpool washing machine as ‘most innovative’

The Whirlpool Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator has been named in…

Business, labor join forces to host Cedar Rapids mayoral forum

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO will team up…