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Tim Charles, photographed by his wife, Janice, stands in front of one of his paintings.

How Tim Charles and other area leaders are redefining life after the corner office

When former Cedar Rapids Mercy Medical Center President and CEO Tim Charles retired at the close of 2022, the days that stretched before him were as blank as the canvases he likes to paint. “I found that it was a…

Supporters gather for dedication of HallMar Village senior living community

As supporters and staff gathered Thursday, Nov. 2 for a ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for…

HallMar Village exterior

First Linn County Food Symposium links local food communities together

The first Linn County Food Symposium linked nonprofits, farmers, producers, food service programs and food…

Emmaly Renshaw, executive director of Feed Iowa First and the symposium facilitator.

New Health Sciences Academic Building breaks ground in Iowa City

The University of Iowa recently broke ground on its Health Sciences Academic Building, a 263,000-square-foot,…

University of Iowa president Barbara J. Wilson, members of the Board of Regents and guest speakers pose during the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Health Sciences Academic Building.

Steindler Orthopedic: Delay of Mercy sale impacting health care, community

Steindler Orthopedic has joined Mercy Iowa City’s bondholders and master trustees in a call to…

steindler orthopedic

Marion council approves second reading of commercial development moratorium

A commercial development moratorium for some of the fastest-growing areas of Marion is one step…

Marion Uptown Streetscape

As retirement nears, Lori Sundberg views Kirkwood presidency fondly

When Lori Sundberg was introduced as Kirkwood Community College’s fifth president in December 2017, she…

Lori Sundberg Kirkwood commencement

Riverfront West development latest in student housing boom

A new, pet-friendly student housing development is under construction in Iowa City, promising 291 one-to-three…

A rendering of Riverfront West student housing, located on the corner of Riverside Drive and Myrtle Avenue in Iowa City.

Stamats celebrates centennial, looks to future in move to new home

There are only about 1,000 companies in the United States that have been in business…

Peter and Bill Stamats centennial move

IDT opens new therapeutic manufacturing facility

A new facility for Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) highlights an important milestone for the 35-year-old…

IDT president Demaris Mills is poised to cut the ribbon at IDT's new facility, 2400 Oakdale Blvd., Coralville, Oct. 17.

Officials discuss initiatives to address workforce shortage in Corridor, across Iowa

While there’s no “silver bullet” for addressing Iowa’s ongoing workforce shortage, several resources and initiatives…

Kathy Anderson Iowa Workforce Development workforce shortage

Big Grove Brewery poised for substantial growth

Big things are happening for Big Grove Brewery, a popular brewery with locations in Solon,…

In the foreground is a sign that says "3825 Liberty Drive." In the background is a warehouse, and a large beer fermenter is being lifted in the air by a crane.

Hundreds of housing units planned for east Marion development

A large mixed residential development is expected to bring nearly 600 new housing units and…

City of Marion

Cedar Rapids launching search for nonprofit to own, manage affordable housing complex

Cedar Rapids City Council members say their approval Tuesday, Oct. 10 of a resolution requesting…

Colonial building The Heights affordable housing

Mercy Foundation funds needed to keep hospital operational

Mercy Iowa City has received approval to use funds from its philanthropic foundation, stating that…

Mercy Iowa City hospital, pictured Aug. 9, 2023. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Marion development moratorium passes first City Council reading

Seeking a strategic pause on new projects in some of Marion’s fastest-growing areas, the Marion…

City of Marion