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Coralville Council clears path for esports arena with rezoning, site plan approval
A proposed commercial subdivision in Coralville that includes an esports arena gained traction Tuesday evening, when the city council approved the developer’s rezoning request, as well as the project’s site plan and final plat. Developer Lucky Pete, LLC requested rezoning…
UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital reveals Kid Captains
Twelve current and former University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients are ready for…
Critical positions
Three percent. That’s the distressingly low number of Black Americans who say they are eager…
Small-town Iowa ambulance builder with CR connection reaches milestone vehicle No. 5,000
During a job-killing pandemic, the ambulances kept coming. That certainly was the case at Life…
The derecho, a year later
Derecho. In a heartbeat Aug. 10, 2020, the word was transformed from an obscure meteorological…
Art project offers healing, reflection after derecho
The Cedar Rapids community is invited to join with friends, family, and neighbors for a…
Konecranes CEO stepping down as merger proceeds
Konecranes, a Finnish company specializing in the manufacturing and service of cranes and lifting equipment,…
Geonetric announces nonprofits to receive new websites
Geonetric announces the three nonprofits that have been selected for the 10th annual Operation Overnight…
Mask requirement reinstated in Linn County facilities
Effective Monday, Aug. 9, masks will once again be required at all indoor Linn County…
Camp Courageous Pineapple Gala set for Aug. 20
The Pineapple Gala, an annual fundraiser benefitting Camp Courageous in Monticello, is set for Friday,…
Mount Vernon clothing store wins Open 4 Business competition
Bauman and Company, a 112-year-old clothing store in Mount Vernon, topped four competitors in a…
Tour connects communities to local Black-owned businesses
The I Heart Black Business Tour will be held Aug. 28 with tours starting at…
SBA approves $24 million in Iowa loans in July
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 49 loans for $24,096,200 to Iowa businesses in July,…
Henrichs named interim CFO of UI Health Care
Mark Henrichs will take over as interim chief financial officer for UI Health Care this…
Ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate completion of Sixth Avenue program
Marion city leaders, elected officials and chamber ambassadors will gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony…
Breaking barriers
As a Black woman entrepreneur, Ashlee-Symonne Mooney felt her skills were underestimated at times, but…