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How burnout quietly drains company budgets, according to the experts

Over the course of one year, employee burnout can cost a company anywhere between $4,000 to $20,000 per employee, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.  The study found that for an average 1,000-person…

UIHC to convert main campus wing to 13 inpatient rooms

An $8 million University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics plan to transform the second level…

Rod Lehnertz, senior vice president for finance and operations at the University of Iowa, presented a series of capital improvements projects to the Board of Regents Nov. 9.

Small businesses, building groups see Solon as attractive option

City Administrator Cami Rasmussen has long been one of Solon’s biggest advocates, helping support small…

Coyle’s Hibachi Grill opening soon at former Winifred’s, Tomaso’s Pizza moving in early 2023

A Cedar Rapids restaurant with a longtime food truck presence is opening a brick-and-mortar location…

Coyle's Hibachi Grill

ESOPs forge company legacies

For Daniel Goldstein, the benefits of ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) business operations go far…

Chris Klitgaard launches tech-based health care management firm 

It didn’t take long for Iowa City entrepreneur Chris Klitgaard to embark on his latest…

El Dorado Mexican Restaurant closes in Coralville

El Dorado Mexican Restaurant in Coralville appears to have closed, at least temporarily, after a…

El Dorado Mexican Restaurant in Coralville.

Lori Sundberg to retire in 2023 as Kirkwood Community College president

Lori Sundberg has submitted her letter of intent to retire as Kirkwood Community College president.…

Lori Sundberg Kirkwood president retire

Coming soon: New leisure hub, relocated Pizza Ranch, and more

Lion Development Group is in the initial stages of developing an entertainment center featuring bowling,…

Lion Development Group is bringing a family entertainment center with bowling and an arcade to North Liberty. Pizza Ranch is moving locations and will be connected to the new building.

ICAD celebrates successes, looks to reimagined future

If the past two years have brought any progress in economic development, it’s that a…

ICAD Kate Moreland annual meeting

Mount Vernon couple renovates space above Bauman’s clothing store

When Mike and Valerie Smith were looking to downsize from their Mount Vernon home a…

Mike and Valerie Smith renovated the upstairs of the historic building they own on Mount Vernon's main street into their home.

New age-restricted housing development coming to northeast Cedar Rapids

A new four-story, age-restricted housing development is on its way to a northeast Cedar Rapids…

Cedar Rapids age restricted housing development

Fong’s Pizza closing Cedar Rapids location Nov. 5

Fong’s Pizza is permanently closing its Cedar Rapids location in the NewBo neighborhood Nov. 5.…

Fong's Pizza Cedar Rapids closing

IUB sets new public meetings for Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal

The Iowa Utilities Board has set a new round of public informational meetings for a…

Wolf Carbon pipeline route

North Liberty breaks ground on long-awaited city hall

A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Oct. 19 at 360 N. Main St. for the new…

North LIberty Communications Director Nick Bergus addresses the crowd during an Oct. 19 groundbreaking of the new city hall. It is expected to be complete by April 2024.

Iowa City eyes future Amtrak rail station, purchases three properties

Iowa City intends on turning residential rental properties into a passenger rail station, which would…

An Amtrak train in California.