Government & Politics

In order to claim the new tax exemption, seniors must file applications with their local assessor offices on or before July 1.

The long-vacant historic downtown property that formerly housed the Dragon Restaurant may be revitalized and turned into a $4.2 million mixed-use building, potentially serving as the precursor of another go at redeveloping the Guaranty Bank site.

DeSantis poses the most significant challenge to former President Donald Trump, who currently leads Republican primary polling nationally and in Iowa. But his entry comes after half a dozen other Republicans also have entered the race -- fracturing the party’s anti-Trump bloc.

Odyssey also will provide the only place where Iowa families can use their state funding to purchase other educational items like books, computers or tutoring sessions

Ten acres at the corner of First Avenue and Second Street in Coralville — a “gateway between the University of Iowa and Coralville” — will include restaurant, retail, commercial and multifamily housing as part of a redevelopment project.

Iowa Economic Development Authority Director Debi Durham highlighted Iowa’s need for housing units and population growth during her speech at a luncheon hosted by the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance at the DoubleTree in downtown Cedar Rapids on Tuesday afternoon.

Cravings for Chipotle burrito bowls, chips and guacamole will be easier to satisfy once a location opens in Coralville. The location will offer online order drive-thru pick up only.

Republican presidential candidate and South Carolina U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is releasing his first TV ad, part of a more than $6 million ad buy that will air statewide in Iowa and New Hampshire beginning Wednesday.