Republican leadership in both the Iowa House and Senate said Iowans should expect to see further action to limit property tax collections by cities, counties, school districts and others during the upcoming legislative session.
A brand-new bookmobile is opening a new chapter for the Marion Public Library as it hits the streets in December. The new vehicle, which can hold about 3,000 books, brought the service back to Marion for the first time in several decades as it started twice-weekly stops on Dec. 17.
Kentucky Fried Chicken has closed its only location in Marion.
The seafood restaurant’s last day open at 796 11th St. will be Dec. 28.
A partnership of Cedar Rapids metro communities will start the new year with a new talent director tasked with growing the labor force and addressing worker shortages.
Joni Evans hopes Sea Love helps other Marion businesses
The new location will be Freddy’s fourth in Iowa, and its third in Cedar Rapids.
Also, award honors housing needs analysis work in Linn County
Fraser firs, pines available at farms across Iowa
After several cafe partnerships and two openings at the University of Iowa, The Eat Shop is opening a new flagship location in Linn County to serve offerings from every other location -- plus a few new things.
Its store on Twixt Town Road closed on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Marion city council members recently approved terms to purchase 24 acres of property to build a new aquatic center to replace the city's aging swimming pool. The purchase is contingent on the city obtaining funding through a bond referendum in November 2025.
The Iowa Restaurant Association honored several Corridor-area women blazing a trail at restaurants across Linn and Johnson counties.
Also, Cedar Rapids is planning a $5.1 million reconstruction project for a portion of 42nd Street NE
From a Messiah sing-along and music by candlelight, to swing, bells and bluegrass beats, sweet treats await nearly every musical taste.
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