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Anne Dugger: Finding her calling
Anne Dugger describes her younger self as “a shiftless human being.” She left Coe College without a degree, spent years in medical transcription, and took a two-year detour to Barbados to teach anatomy and physiology to students training in health…
EV charging infrastructure growing slowly in Iowa
A devoted environmentalist, Mike Carberry purchased a Chevy Bolt last year and is now among…
Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum aims to commence renovations by 2025, reopen by 2026
After more than a 30-year wait, The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West…
Agri-CULTURE Iowa aims to unite Johnson County agribusinesses under one brand
This summer, Agri-CULTURE Iowa makes its debut at the Johnson County Fair. The brand, a…
Angie Jordan, South of 6 director, steps down following medical diagnosis
Angie Jordan’s enthusiasm is infectious. Just five minutes with her and one can easily envision…
ACT CEO: Organization’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities
Educational organization and former nonprofit ACT made headlines last month when it announced a partnership…
SBA presents award to Cedar Rapids as Small Business Community of the Year
Leaders from the Small Business Administration gathered with Cedar Rapids officials May 17 to formally…
Black excellence: The Academy celebrates 35 years of uplifting African American students
When Ruth White founded The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success, she didn’t think it…
Shakespeare Garden revitalization brings on Barnes Manufacturing for custom-crafted components
Tom Barnes has been in business 62 years, having taught himself welding at age 12,…
Hotel could be coming to New Bohemia neighborhood
The New Bohemia and Czech Village neighborhoods have never had a full-scale hotel to call…
Marion study: New approaches can address most Uptown parking issues
There are some parking concerns in Uptown Marion, based largely in specific areas and at…
Water Pollution Control Facility upgrade deemed major ‘economic development’
The renovation of a city’s water treatment facility, no matter how extensive, is generally not…
Orthopedic boom: Eastern Iowa’s aging population drives surge in demand for care
As Iowa’s population ages and the last of the Baby Boomers reach 65 years old,…
$30 million conservation bond proposed for Johnson County
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors, joined by the Johnson County Conservation Board, convened on…
North Liberty celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting
The city of North Liberty celebrated the grand opening of its new city hall with…
Northside Diner, new Washington restaurant, will bring comfort food to modern palates
A building that once housed a beloved Washington restaurant will once again see diners lined…
