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Judge hears Linn County casino license lawsuit arguments; ruling expected by July
Attorneys presented starkly contrasting views on Linn County voters’ 2021 approval of a casino gambling referendum during a judicial review hearing Wednesday on a lawsuit challenging the ballot language in that referendum – and the subsequent issuance of a gaming…
Iowa City to revamp downtown retail strategy
By Angela Holmes The new year promises to breathe some new life into downtown Iowa…

Building owners facing new tax uncertainties
By Dave DeWitte An unintended consequence of Iowa’s massive 2013 property tax reform law could…

Iowa’s venture funding landscape getting greener
By Dave DeWitte The arrival of the first venture fund using Iowa’s new Innovation Fund…

Sale proposed for struggling Gretter auto dealerships
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The Gretter Ford and Chevrolet dealerships in Washington could be…

CR cereal makers fight soggy sales
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Changing American breakfast habits are forcing cereal manufacturers to downsize and…

Whirlpool plans investment, new product at Middle Amana plant
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Whirlpool Corp. has launched initiatives to become an employer of…

Forbidden Planet features pizza, vintage arcade games
By Angela Holmes IOWA CITY—The Forbidden Planet on the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City…

Coe students pitch into the spotlight
By Adam Moore Six teams of Coe College business students gathered on the top floor…

Winter a playground for outdoor lovers
By Angela Holmes [email protected] Although many Eastern Iowans are preparing to hibernate for the duration…

Dining options multiply in CR district
By Cindy Hadish homegrowniowan.com Patience has been the cornerstone for the owners of a…

Corridor cities discuss regulations as Uber launches
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The Corridor’s two largest cities are pulling together to create…

Startup Weekend heads to Cedar Falls
By Dorothy de Souza Guedes CEDAR FALLS—It was a first place win for the youngest…
Rinderknecht’s Tom Amosson to retire after 12 years at helm
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS—Rinderknecht Associates President Tom Amosson doesn’t have to go far to…

UI’s Sally Mason voted Most Influential
By Angela Holmes The votes are in, and University of Iowa President Sally Mason has…

Q&A: Amy Reasner
By Dave DeWitte From her beginnings as a broadcast journalist in Cedar Rapids, Amy Reasner…
