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Corda Credit Union secures naming rights for North Liberty sports complex
Corda Credit Union has secured naming rights for a new sports complex breaking ground in North Liberty this fall. The Corda Sports Center, a $14 million, 50,000-square-foot facility proposed for the east side of North Liberty at the Liberty Commons…
Going the distance: How the University of Iowa transports its athletes across the country to compete
Getting to State College, Pa., can be a major hassle. “You’re at the mercy of…

Johnson County Conservation Board makes progress with Two Horse Farm
Two years ago, the Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) purchased the 83-acre Two Horse Farm…

Linn County joins Dementia Friendly America network
Mercy Medical Center and The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia of…

Date set for groundbreaking of Marion’s Central Plaza project
A groundbreaking ceremony to mark the next phase of reinvestment in Uptown Marion, known as…

Orchestra Iowa names Eric Marshall CEO
Orchestra Iowa has announced Eric Marshall will join the organization as its new chief executive…

2024 ICR Future Career and College Fair to take place at Kirkwood Community College
The ICR Future Career and College Fair is slated to take place this year at…

Iowa Economic Development Authority gives final approval for Google, Danisco Inc. facilities
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) unanimously approved Google’s financial incentive package March 22, clearing…

Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging awarded Choose Iowa Grant
Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging, a rural Johnson County agribusiness, was awarded a $19,500 Choose…

Report: Impact of Caitlin Clark on Iowa economy as much as $82.5 million
A new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) indicates that Iowa women’s basketball star…

Big Grove Brewery announces 2024 nonprofit grant recipients
Big Grove Brewery has announced the recipients of its grant program, which awards $8,000 to selected…

Women Lead Change Conference keynote speakers announced
Brandi Spurling launched her consulting business, Sage Culture Co., just weeks before taking part in…

Google revealed as company planning $576 million data center project in Cedar Rapids
Google has been identified as the company developing a monumental data center project in southwest…

The Halal Guys set sights on Coralville
The Halal Guys, a New York City-based restaurant chain that specializes in Middle Eastern casual…

Iowa Leading Indicators Index unchanged in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index remained unchanged at 105.2 in January, according to the monthly…

Redevelopment plan emerging for former Transamerica site in Cedar Rapids
A redevelopment proposal is gradually emerging for the former Transamerica site at the intersection of…
