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Iowa Board of Regents votes to increase universities’ tuition, raise presidents’ wages
Students at Iowa’s public universities will see higher tuition and fees in the 2025-26 academic year following the Iowa Board of Regents’ vote June 12 to approve rate increases across the board. The new rates apply to resident and nonresident…
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…
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…
Iowa City passes first reading to rezone former Kirkwood site to industrial
Procter & Gamble (P&G), a Cincinnati-based multinational corporation that recently purchased the former Iowa City…
New Swisher Economic Alliance seeks to enhance local businesses, keep small town feel
Businesses in Swisher have banded together to form an Economic Alliance to serve as a…
Iowa Farm Sanctuary donation campaign seeks to raise $50,000
Iowa Farm Sanctuary, an animal rescue and rehabilitation nonprofit in rural Johnson County, is campaigning…
International Flavors & Fragrances planning $22.2 million Cedar Rapids expansion
International Flavors and Fragrances is seeking state funding support for a $22.2 million expansion of…
Marion council advances plan for 96 new affordable housing units
The Marion City Council has approved the first step in creating an Urban Revitalization Area…
Marion council approves Belltower Lofts plan, but parking concerns raised
Even as the Marion City Council voted unanimously last week to approve plans for the…
Whirlpool reorganization won’t impact Amana operations, officials say
A corporate reorganization at Whirlpool Corporation, announced earlier this month, is not expected to impact…
Every Bloomin’ Thing moves to Coralville location
Iconic Iowa City floral shop, Every Bloomin’ Thing, has moved locations after over 20 years…
This local pharmacy works with businesses to reduce health care costs, improve transparency
As the cost of employee-sponsored health plans continue to rise each year, an Iowa pharmacy…
Incentives, interest rates top concerns for commercial real estate industry
The commercial real estate industry is facing challenges from rising interest rates, making incentives for…
Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur creates device to prevent surgical delays
Bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Maria Iliakova sets a silver, metal canister on the wooden…
Marion ‘setting the standard,’ Mayor AbouAssaly says in State of the City address
Since being elected to his first term in November 2015, Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly has…
