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Marion celebrates completion of Central Plaza with ribbon cutting
Ominous thunderheads bearing the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered at Marion’s City Square Park Wednesday, May 7, to celebrate the completion of the city’s Central Plaza project with a ribbon cutting. “This event is…
After a long pandemic year, consumers are back
At the bustling Coral Ridge Mall, hungry shoppers queued more than a dozen deep at…
Everything old will be new again in IC Ped Mall project
A construction site tucked somewhat awkwardly between the former Mill, the Graduate Hotel and the…
Here comes the sun
Brandon Puccio of Marion has long tried to be a good steward of the Earth,…
Community Health Free Clinic maintains mission through pandemic
Typically a bustling place, the waiting room of the Community Health Free Clinic in Cedar…
Organizers cautiously optimistic about return of summer events
Now that COVID-19 vaccinations are increasing and cases are stabilizing, event organizers are cautiously making…
Nonprofits found creative ways to fulfill missions in a challenging year
By most accounts, the need for nonprofit agencies has never been greater than in the…
Calling all ninja warriors
If you’ve ever watched the sports competition TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” you’ve likely had…
Pandemic threatens hard-fought gains, but offers hope for change
When it comes to women in the workplace, it’s the best of times. And it’s…
Cultivating morale in unprecedented times
How do you boost employee morale amid a lengthy pandemic?
Taking the slow lane
In the race between the tortoise and the hare, it’s fair to say the owners…
Return to the office?
What does a return to work look like? There’s no single answer or prescribed process,…
Insurance questions loom
It’s going to take a while to sort out just how 2020’s COVID-19 pandemic and…
More women venturing into investments, but challenges remain
Despite the notable gains made by women in the workforce in recent years, including growth…
It’s all good in the agrihood
Forget golf communities. A new $80 million development taking shape just outside Cedar Rapids will…
City managers highlight ongoing projects in wake of pandemic, derecho
The city managers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Marion, Coralville, North Liberty and Hiawatha share…