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Todd Nelson, president and CEO of Frew Development Group’s Midwest Division, stands next to Westdale Town Center’s newest building, which will house Bath and Body Works and other retailers. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Westdale Town Center surpasses $100 million valuation, seeks potential buyers

As the owner of the Westdale Town Center in southwest Cedar Rapids explores a potential sale of the development, the overall assessed valuation of the 72-acre site has surpassed $100 million for the first time. And for Todd Nelson, president…

AI in Iowa: How Google, Microsoft, and local businesses are driving innovation

In the heart of America, amidst rolling cornfields and burgeoning tech hubs, Iowa is quietly…

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‘The state of the city is strong’: Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague urges unity in uncertain times in State of the City address

The Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City was packed the evening of Feb. 18…

Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague gives his sixth State of the City address Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the Emma J. Harvat Hall.

New child care center, window replacement among UI projects seeking approval at Board of Regents meeting next week

The University of Iowa is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents for four…

Stead Family Children’s Hospital connects to John Pappajohn Pavillion in March 2023. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA.

Coral Ridge Mall’s Partner to Empower program helps entrepreneurs overcome barriers, build legacy

Partner to Empower, an entrepreneurial program offered through Coral Ridge Mall for underrepresented business owners,…

Daneya Jacobs, owner of Delaware-based Candy Connections and past participant of Partner to Empower. CREDIT DANEYA JACOBS

ICCSD, Junior Achievement look to expand career readiness at Center for Innovation

The Iowa City Community School District is ramping up a project-based learning initiative to introduce…

Iowa City Community School District sign by Dodge Street.

Federal funding cuts, restraining orders leave University of Iowa researchers in limbo

Research funding at the University of Iowa is in limbo as the shakeup in the…

A scientist wearing a face mask and lab coat holds a petri dish.

COGS rejects Iowa Board of Regents’ pay raise offer at first bargaining meeting

University of Iowa graduate student worker union COGS will be headed to a closed bargaining…

A protestor holds a sign that reads "The union is the voice of TAs & RAs" at the COGS' protest rally Jan. 29 at the Pentacrest on the Iowa City campus.

Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region prepares to phase out

The Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region (ECR) is set to dissolve by…

Mental Health/Disability Services of the East Central Region logo

Iowa City native becomes youngest Right at Home franchisee

Zach Peterson wasn’t always on the path to entrepreneurship and in-home care. Going into college,…

Zach Peterson, owner of Right at Home Iowa City poses at his office at 1210 Highway 6. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

A new chapter for former Newport’s Flowers building

While the days of Newport’s Flowers in Cedar Rapids have ended, the florists’ onetime home…

This towering smokestack is the iconic feature of the former Newport’s Flowers building at 2125 Wilson Ave. SW. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Childcare Solutions Wage Enhancement Program prepares for future

Johnson County has been tackling one of the top three barriers to workforce participation within…

Child Care Incentive

Iowa City Council considers proposals for 21 S. Linn St.

The Iowa City Council considered three proposals for the development of a key downtown property…

The Iowa City Council pictured Jan. 7.

Battery-powered passenger rail line in Johnson County on hold

A concept that would utilize the CRANDIC rail line for a battery-powered passenger rail between…

Pop-Up Metro uses existing low-density freight rail lines and battery-propelled passenger cars as an economic, sustainable option for public transit.

Coralville Council approves amendments to Gather Iowa development plan

A resolution approving amendments to the preliminary plat and PUD-A site plan for Gather Iowa,…

The "Gather Iowa" plan could re-envision Coralville's southeastern district. CREDIT RAEL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

UI graduate workers stage protest on campus, demand higher wages

Graduate student employees at the University of Iowa are demanding a raise, citing unlivable wages…

Members of UI's graduate student worker union COGS gather Wednesday outside the Pentacrest. Wages are not keeping step with inflation and are not sustainable, they say.