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History Center seeks community input through survey to shape future programs
The History Center is asking Linn County residents to complete a short survey to help the organization better understand community awareness of its mission and offerings, as well as factors that encourage or discourage participation in its programs. The results…
UnityPoint’s PACE Senior Care Center to open in Hiawatha
UnityPoint’s newest PACE Senior Care location, 1450 North Center Point Rd., Hiawatha, is slated to…
Iowa unemployment rate climbs to 3.2% in December
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in December, while the state’s labor force…
Existing-home sales up nationwide by 2.2% in December, but down slightly in Midwest
Existing-home sales nationwide climbed in December, according to the National Association of Realtors, with sales…
IRGC declines to consider petition seeking to block Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) decided Thursday not to answer a petition seeking…
Micky’s Irish Pub expands to Davenport
Micky’s Irish Pub is scheduled to open in downtown Davenport on or around Saturday, Feb. 1.…
Calyx Creek and Lavender wins Iowa Farm Bureau prize
Oxford-based Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging has won the second -place prize for the Iowa…
Marion Economic Development Corporation announces new leaders
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) announced a leadership transition within its board of directors…
Center Point family honored with Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award
The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award to…
Iowa City Council says ‘yes’ to rezoning ACT campus
A plan to rezone approximately 48.6 acres of the ACT campus in Iowa City can…
Iowa REALTORS 2024 year-end housing market report shows optimism amidst continued adjustments
Iowa REALTORS, the state’s largest real estate professional organization, has released its December and year-end…
St. Luke’s celebrates new vascular, interventional radiology labs
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has reached a significant milestone with the completion of…
Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week participants announced
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announce the restaurants selected to participate in the…
Tippie online programs among nation’s best in new U.S. News & World Report rankings
The Tippie College of Business’ Iowa MBA degree is among the top 21 public online…
Hy-Vee replacing Wahlburgers with Market Grille locations
Hy-Vee will transition all its in-store restaurant locations across the Midwest from Wahlburgers back to…
Cedar Rapids casino could generate $2.25 billion in economic impact after 10 years
Decision Innovation Solutions (DIS), an Urbandale-based economic research and analysis firm, has released an economic…
