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Crossroads Mall site in Waterloo to be redeveloped into mixed-use destination, leaders say

The site of the tired looking, nearly vacant Crossroads Mall in Waterloo will be redeveloped into a mixed-use district that features residential, retail, restaurants and other amenities, the developer behind the project said.

The 800,000 …

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The ‘new’ Carpenter Building

The civil engineering firm Foth is settling into its new space in the recently restored Carpenter Building at 106 S.W. Seventh St. They are one of six tenants who call the former paper company building …

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Casey’s announces first-quarter earnings

The sale of whole pizzas, bakery items and non-alcoholic beverages as well as fuel helped boost income and earnings in the first quarter for Casey’s General Stores Inc., the Ankeny-based company’s earnings report shows.

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Drake University adjusts eligibility criteria for full-tuition program

Drake University is changing eligibility requirements for its full-tuition program Bulldog Promise to expand access to the program. Beginning with students starting at Drake in fall 2026, the program will have adjusted eligibility criteria, including …

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iJAG awarded $1 million grant

Iowa Jobs for America’s Graduates (iJAG) announced it will receive $1 million in grant funding over two years from the Apollo Opportunity Foundation. Apollo is the global management company for West Des Moines-based Athene. The …

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Mercy College names inaugural dean of new nursing school

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Mercy College of Health Sciences has appointed Vincent L. Salyers as the inaugural dean of the Joyce E. Lillis School of Nursing, bringing more than 30 years of academic and clinical experience …

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2025 HousingIowa Awards celebrate Iowa’s housing innovation and leadership

The Iowa Finance Authority recently honored housing initiatives and leaders with the annual HousingIowa Awards, presented at the 2025 HousingIowa Conference in Cedar Rapids. The awards recognize programs, projects and professionals that show significant innovation …

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Simpson College expands full-tuition scholarship programs

Simpson College has announced the expansion of its All-In for Iowa full-tuition scholarship programs to eligible students in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapids public school districts. Students in the Indianola and Des Moines public …

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Des Moines Children’s Museum moving out of Valley West Mall

The Des Moines Children’s Museum announced today it will relocate from Valley West Mall to a new location at the former site of the Des Moines Golf and Country Club where the nonprofit plans to …

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2026 unemployment insurance rates remaining at same level

Iowa’s unemployment insurance rates for 2026 will remain at the same level, according to Iowa Workforce Development. Each year, the agency sets the applicable table based on a formula that considers the Unemployment Insurance Trust …