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The sign for North Liberty Community Pantry's new facility, located at 350 W. Penn St.

North Liberty Community Pantry opens doors to new location

Eight months after breaking ground on a new $4 million facility, the North Liberty Community Pantry officially opened the doors to its new location Monday, June 23. The 10,500-square-foot building at 350 W. Penn St. is nearly four times the…

Hiawatha celebrates growth, looks to future at State of the City event

Progress continued to define the past year for Hiawatha’s economic development — steady, if incremental,…

Panelists at the Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation’s State of the City event Sept. 14 included (L-R) city attorney Mark Parmenter, Mayor Bill Bennett, Cedar Rapids owner Hassan Igram, Dr. Matt Aucutt of Mercy Medical Center and Carla Andorf of Kirkwood Community College. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm expanding to Des Moines

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm is expanding to a new location in Des Moines, with its…

A pencil and ink drawing of a barn. On the side the words "Wilson's Orchard & Farm" is painted in green letters. Plants grow along the side of the building.

U.S. Bank closes downtown Cedar Rapids branch office

U.S. Bank has closed its branch office at an historic bank building in downtown Cedar…

U.S. Bank downtown Cedar Rapids

Original Emma Goldman Clinic seeks Iowa City Historic Landmark designation

The Iowa City council voted Tuesday, Sept. 20 to approve rezoning the first Emma Goldman…

emma goldman clinic A green and white craftsman-style house

Iowa City council approves zoning code amendment to improve housing affordability

The Iowa City council voted to pass a new zoning code amendment that seeks to…

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Transformation of former Colonial building to affordable housing well under way

Work is progressing as scheduled on transforming the former Colonial building in downtown Cedar Rapids…

Colonial building The Heights affordable housing

Amended Linn County solar ordinance clears second reading

A revised Linn County ordinance governing the development of industrial-scale solar installations is just one…

Linn County Board of Supervisors 2023

Virtual Soldier Research program saves military time, money

For 40-plus years, the Army has been waiting for someone like 18-year-old Santos. He runs,…

A metallic sign on a door has a silhouette of a soldier holding a gun. A circle goes around the soldier with the words "Virtual Soldier Research."

Kalona Family Dental looks to change people’s perceptions of dentistry

As the only dental office in a community of more than 2,600 people, Kalona Family…

ICCSD’s Center for Innovation taking shape

The Iowa City Community School District is in the beginning stages of its Center for…

Iowa City Community School District sign by Dodge Street.

Cedar Rapids Country Club’s tennis plan clears final city council hurdle

After hearing another batch of public comments – mostly from opponents – about the Cedar…

Cedar Rapids Country Club tennis facility proposal

Gilbert Street bridge project seeks bidders

Iowa City is currently seeking bidders for the Gilbert Street bridge reconstruction, a project with…

A car drives past a pedestrian on the Gilbert Street bridge.

Interstate widening projects speed forward, stall in parts of Eastern Iowa

Sharply higher construction costs over the past two years have contributed to slowing the exploration…

Pagliai’s continued legacy

Consistency is the “secret sauce” behind the longtime success of A & A Pagliai’s Pizza,…

First housing units at Crossing on Boyson nearing completion

The first building in the Crossing on Boyson housing development in Hiawatha is expected to…

Crossing on Boyson rendering