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2025 Forty Under 40: Catherine VanDraska
Catherine VanDraska Chief Program Officer | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa | AGE: 31 Family: Husband, three children and two dogs Residence: Luzerne Hometown: Shueyville Education: Licensed Master Social Worker What was your first…
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…
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…
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…
