City councils move ahead with economic development projects
By Gigi Wood
Several economic development projects moved ahead after receiving the next step of approval at city councils around the county last week.
Iowa City
Several...
Church decisions will determine future of One University Place
By Gigi Wood
A city council’s decision last week left the town divided.
The resulting development has the potential to change the city’s future, but that...
City, officials, developer debate church site plans
By Gigi Wood
More than a year into the process, it is unclear what the future plans will be for the St. Andrew’s church site...
Nonprofits benefit from work of one man
by Bekah Porter
CEDAR RAPIDS - Robby Marvin wanted more than a nice TV, a cushy apartment and a 9 to 5 workday.
“People need...
The Cilek effect
by Gigi Wood
CORRIDOR - Because of Tom Cilek, many people in the Corridor are now familiar with David Gould.
David Gould is the coordinator...
Medical Mall traffic scenarios cost more than $2.5 million
by Bekah Porter
CEDAR RAPIDS - Closing a portion of Second Avenue for a proposed medical mall would not significantly impact drivers.
Such was the...
I-JOBS provides millions to area communities
by Bekah Porter
CEDAR RAPIDS - Flooded counties received the most money from the state this past year, according to a recent report from...
Hotel at Kirkwood Center opens
by Bekah Porter
CEDAR RAPIDS - Lee Belfield’s big idea hit him smack in the middle of a meeting.
“I sat there for about 15...
Perfect score: Ferguson reflects on ACT
by Gigi Wood
IOWA CITY - He expects few operational changes at ACT once he retires.
Richard “Dick” Ferguson, 69, will retire as CEO of...
UI research, external funding, survives Hunninghake’s absence
by Gigi Wood
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA - When the University of Iowa announced its external funding for the most recent fiscal year recently, there...