Applications open for second cohort of Builders + Backers
Heartland Forward and its partners, Builders + Backers and the Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) have announced the continuation of the Community Growth...
MEDCO launches ‘Story of’ series featuring startups
Twenty years ago Robert Sternowski grew tired of corporate politics and retired from a comfortable aerospace job to grow his own company. He had...
Xtream Arena will host new wrestling tournament
A new wrestling tournament is coming to Coralville.
On Wednesday, May 11, the Iowa City Area Sports Commission, Think Iowa City and City of Coralville...
Iowa residents among most likely in U.S. to own their homes
The American housing market took off during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. The homeownership rate – or the share of housing units...
Commercial real estate market expected to grow despite rising interest rates
While rising interest rates are posing a risk to economic growth, Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the National Association of Realtors, expects the commercial...
Council tables consideration of Cedar Rapids Country Club expansion plan
A proposed expansion of the Cedar Rapids Country Club will have to wait – at least for the time being.
The Cedar Rapids City Council...
Cedar Rapids to host sustainable economy and transportation conference
Alliant Energy, the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance and the City of Cedar Rapids are teaming up to bring Cedar Rapids area residents and...
Marion garden center BLOOMS ready for busy growing season
At this time of year, especially, gardeners and homeowners flock to find annuals, vegetables, trees, perennials and shrubs at the Marion garden center at...