Real Estate
Veridian Credit Union earns Freddie Mac award for affordable mortgage growth
Freddie Mac has named Veridian Credit Union a 2026 Home Possible RISE Award recipient, recognizing the Waterloo-based credit union for fastest growth in Home Possible affordable mortgage loans among U.S. credit unions. The Home Possible Recognizing Individuals for Sustained Excellence…
Will downtown Cedar Rapids see a retail renaissance?
Cedar Rapids business development leaders are under no illusions that the city’s downtown core will…
Redevelopment of former Marion public library site moving ahead
A redevelopment plan for the former site of the Marion Public Library is officially moving…
Alliant Energy proposes new site near Fairfax for natural gas power plant
Alliant Energy is pursuing a new site near Fairfax for a proposed natural gas-fired power…
Google to shift data center plans from rural Linn County to Palo
Google has abandoned its plans to construct a data center in unincorporated Linn County, and…
Watson Metal opens at former Fisher Group building in Hiawatha
Two business developments are signaling a period of economic momentum in Hiawatha, as Watson Metal,…
First Mid Bancshares expands Iowa footprint with Two Rivers acquisition
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc., the…
Hiawatha remodeler Hometown Restyling marks 40 years, transitions to employee ownership
Hometown Restyling is celebrating two milestones at once: the Hiawatha-based residential remodeler is marking its…
Iowa ranks among nation’s most affordable housing markets, CSI report finds
Iowa continues to rank among the most affordable states for housing ownership and is on…
University of Iowa to demolish historic Iowa City Cannon-Gay House
The historic Cannon-Gay House, a two-story Italianate brick house at 320 Melrose Ave. in Iowa…
DCI Group tapped as construction manager of Gather Iowa project
DCI Group, an Iowa-based construction management firm with locations in Des Moines, Iowa City and…
Iowa City Council approves property purchase for veteran affordable housing
A plan to provide affordable housing for homeless veterans gained traction Tuesday, when the Iowa…
Iowa housing market posts gains in listings, inventory to open 2026
The Iowa housing market entered the new year with increased inventory and steady buyer activity,…
Iowa City denies liquor license renewal for Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…
Iowa City creates two new urban renewal areas
The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Feb. 17 to create two…
Lower setback standards recommended for Linn County natural gas power plant zoning amendment
The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission has forwarded a proposed zoning amendment for natural…