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Creighton economist Goss: 2025 economy was a mixed bag, but improvement predicted for 2026
Economic data for 2025 was decidedly mixed, with slowing inflation tempered by job losses in the manufacturing sector and other factors, but the outlook through 2026 is generally more positive, economist Ernie Goss told more than 500 attendees at the…
Laminar Scientific combats climate change
A startup energy company — with an early-stage hybrid energy system and near-shore buoy technologies…
New owner of former Transamerica site open to redevelopment ideas
The new owner of the former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids says that while…

Reimagining the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
Imagine a sensory experience of sight and sound that puts you in the middle of…
‘Gather Iowa’ plan in Coralville passes after affordability pledge
A rezoning and establishment of a master plan for a proposal called Gather Iowa, also…

North Liberty maps out $17.7 million Centennial Park improvements
The city of North Liberty discussed enhancements they hope to make to the Centennial Park…

Cedar Rapids again seeks redevelopment proposals for former Ambroz site
For the third time in the last five years, the city of Cedar Rapids is…

UPDATE: Linn County reschedules public meetings on Duane Arnold Solar rezoning proposals
A public hearing and first considering of a rezoning proposal for a pair of Duane…
Park Place adds Coffee Emporium to Tiffin development
Coffee Emporium is the most recent tenant to join Tiffin’s Park Place development at 1100…

Aegon, Transamerica cut 59 jobs in Cedar Rapids
Aegon is eliminating 55 positions in Cedar Rapids, while Transamerica, owned by Aegon, is eliminating…

John Pappajohn Pavilion could see $95 million addition
The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics will hear proposals from project managers to construct…

New Altorfer headquarters will double existing facility’s space
Altorfer Inc. is planning to build a new corporate headquarters facility in southwest Cedar Rapids…

IC Council approves Student Built House, Monument Hills plans
The Housing Fellowship will receive $75,400 in Iowa City grant funds and the land at…

Union representative hoping talks next week can resolve Ingredion strike
A representative of the 120 union members on strike against the Ingredion plant in southwest…

Inclusive ICR releases Diversity, Equity and Inclusion regional report
Inclusive ICR, a local coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the…
Excluded workers to finally receive $1,400 checks
Iowa City Council unanimously supported a resolution Aug. 16 to fund the remaining 319 excluded…






