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Regents pause decision on controversial policy allowing students to opt out of DEI, CRT coursework
The Iowa Board of Regents are revisiting a policy that would excuse students from taking required courses that have “substantial” diversity, equity and inclusion or critical race theory content. The Regents’ June 11 meeting was the first of two readings…
CR Chamber, Priority One and Downtown District to merge
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Downtown District will join with the…
Longtime designer starts own business
Finlayson to offer interior design and event planning By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY — It…
Reich: Country needs bold jobs plan
Former Secretary of Labor to speak at UI on Sept. 7 By John Kenyon IOWA…
Gable to be honored at upcoming Fry Fest
Event continues to grow, benefit economy By Gigi Wood It was a one-on-one battle. Capturing…
DTA submits SSMID petition, begins organizing new board
The SSMID fund would collect $350,000 annually By Gigi Wood The Downtown Association of Iowa…
New TIF agreement being drafted for Maxwell development
By Gigi Wood A new, smaller TIF agreement will be drafted in the coming week…
Corridor companies fare well on Inc. 5,000
By John Kenyon CORRIDOR – This year’s Inc. 500/5,000 list of the country’s fastest growing…
Quaker Oats plant focused on sustainability, flood protection
Company a founding member of the Sustainability Alliance By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – In…
Backpocket to partner with St. Louis’ Schlafly
Groundbreaking scheduled; company plans sustainable practices The Backpocket Brewing project is big, and we have…
Craft brewing coming to Coralville
Backpocket Brewing to contract brew with St. Louis’ Schlafly To read a Q&A with Schlafly…
Rally held in support of general aviation industry
Rockwell Collins, Goodrich among those employing Iowans in the industry By John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS…
One University Place development discussion delayed
By Gigi Wood A new TIF proposal will likely be in the hands of University…
Major streetscape project continues in Marion
By Pat Shaver MARION – In seven to 10 years, a busy one-mile, 24-block stretch…
Development possible for IC’s North Linn Street
IOWA CITY – A good neighbor meeting will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Aug. 11…
Gasoline in the veins
By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY — It was time. One of the first car dealers…
