Busse Unit opens as safe spot for Cedar Rapids youths
The Boys & Girls Club of the Corridor opened its new Busse Unit in Cedar Rapids Wellington Heights offering a “safe spot” for kids to play learn and grow. Teen Deronte Strong recalls his early visits and looks forward to esports oriented game room and summer use.
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Edar Rapids
Wellington Heights
Cedar Rapids
Deronte Strong
Strong
Boys & Girls
New Busse
Nick Rohlman
the Gazette
First Congregational United Church of Christ
St Ambrose becomes parent company of Mount Mercy University
St Ambrose University formally becomes parent company of Mount Mercy University at 11 a.m. on June 3, 2025, transferring all Mount Mercy assets. The action marks step one of a federally required two step union process after a joint Aug 1, 2024 press conference.
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St. Ambrose
of Mount Mercy
Amy Novak
St. Ambrose University
Smiles
Todd Olson
Mount Mercy University
Cedar Rapids
Savannah Blake
the Gazette
Sisters of Mercy
Mount Mercy Academy
Mount Mercy
Novak
Iowa City moves 1 percent local option sales tax on ballot
The Iowa City Council advances a 1 percent local option sales tax proposal for the fall ballot. If approved, the tax could raise $8 million to $10 million annually with at least half for property tax relief. Remaining funds may support housing, public facilities, and nonprofit partnerships.
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Iowa City
Ankeny
Iowa Cities
Iowa Department of Revenue
Johnson County
Swisher
Solon
Lone Tree
Hills
Tiffin
University Heights
Coralville
North Liberty
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