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The former Methodist church in Marion, damaged during Iowa's 2020 derecho, is seen in January at the corner of Eighth Avenue and 12th Street. Redevelopment as Belltower Lofts is expected to be completed this summer, with 55 residential units. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Belltower Lofts redevelopment to bring 55 units by summer

Belltower Lofts in Marion is ringing in the New Year at full swing. Redevelopment of the former Methodist church, 1277 Eighth Ave., is on track to be completed this summer, said Darryl High, owner of High Property Management and co-owner…

Urgent Care opens today at Mercy’s Hiawatha Medical Park

MercyCare Community Physicians’ new Hiawatha Urgent Care clinic opened Nov. 20 at Hiawatha Medical Park.…

Mercy Iowa City named in 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals

Mercy Iowa City was named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, the only…

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Betsy Rippentrop | Psychology and Yoga

Dr. Betsy Rippentrop earned her Ph.D. in counseling psychology and is the owner of Heartland…

Hospital chefs share favorite soup recipes

Soup can be a great meal at any time of year, but especially when winter…

Executive Workout: Lon Pluckhahn

Marion City Manager Lon Pluckhahn, 48, was about to kick off a health initiative several…

Youth learn early about lifelong healthy habits

Eight-year-old Sophie Bergman’s hand shoots up to answer a question about inner beauty. “Don’t judge…

Facing the cybersecurity threat

Corridor experts offer insights, advice for fighting “real and large” cyber threats as part of…

Ideal Social Hall opens amid NewBo venue rush

Inside the newly renovated Ideal Social Hall in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village/New Bohemia district. PHOTO…

Is your company ready for a cyber breach?

Aaron Warner, CEO of ProCircular, speaking at the opening of the CBJ’s 2017 Cyber Security…

Mercy Iowa City joins larger system to continue high-quality care

By Shane Cerone | Guest Column As the health care debate continues to rage, the…

Third dose of MMR vaccine slows mumps outbreak

By Dave Koch | Guest Column When Johnson County experienced a large mumps outbreak associated…

Trucking companies struggle to fill driver’s seat

Local and national carriers are piling on the pay and incentives to lure new drivers,…

Trucking companies struggle to fill driver’s seat

Local and national carriers are piling on the pay and incentives to lure new drivers,…

CID unveils Fly Local pledge for Corridor companies

A rendering of a new rooftop patio planned at The Eastern Iowa Airport as part…

Rockwell board rejected joint venture with UTC

Rockwell Collins’ headquarters in Cedar Rapids, shown in an undated photo. CREDIT ROCKWELL   By…