Trees Forever partnered with 112 communities in 2024
Trees Forever, a Marion-based nonprofit environmental organization, completed tree planting projects in 112 communities across Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin in 2024, officials said this...
Linn County Anesthesiologists partner with UnityPoint Health; Mercy to launch its own anesthesiology team
Linn County Anesthesiologists, PC (LCA), the area’s only anesthesiology practice, has formed an exclusive partnership with UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital, while Mercy...
Johnson County unveils Trip Connect, evening transit service geared toward workers, students
Johnson County Social Services, in collaboration with NTS Horizons, has launched a new transportation initiative aimed at addressing a critical gap in local transit...
VenuWorks announces new Cedar Rapids executive director
VenuWorks has named Darren Stearns as the executive director for Cedar Rapids facilities, including the Alliant Energy PowerHouse, Paramount Theatre, McGrath Amphitheatre, and ImOn...
Jodi Schafer named talent attraction director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
Jodi Schafer has been hired as the new Talent Attraction Director for the area’s Collaborative Growth Initiative.
Ms. Schafer will officially begin her new position...
Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective businesses with information and resources needed to set up...
Linn County pursuing new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
Linn County officials are pursuing a new set of regulations on the construction of hazardous liquid pipelines in the county, seeking to balance economic...
Cedar Rapids officials ‘actively pursuing’ new grocer for former First Avenue Hy-Vee
Cedar Rapids leaders are “actively pursuing” a Kansas City-area "price-impact grocer,” about operating a new grocery store at the former Hy-Vee store on First...