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Molly’s Cupcakes closing shop in Iowa City

A downtown Iowa City cupcakery is closing its doors after 13 years in business. Molly’s Cupcakes, 14 S. Clinton St., made the announcement in a social media post July 11. The business’s last day will be Aug. 10. “Like many…

Coralville sells city property to Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity for $25,000

Last week, Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) finalized a real estate deal with the…

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity purchased 708 9th Ave. in Coralville for $25,000

Iowa City begins process for redeveloping former U.S. Bank site

Redevelopment plans for 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City are progressing, now that results…

21 S. Linn St. CREDIT NOAH TONG.

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, SBA Iowa District Office form alliance

The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce…

Dan Jansen, Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce chair, and Dawnelle Conley, SBA deputy district director, sign the strategic alliance memorandum on June 11 in Des Moines.

Insure Your Future targets next generation of risk management professionals

Approximately 75 Eastern Iowa college students gathered Tuesday at TrueNorth’s Cedar Rapids headquarters, 500 1st…

Corda Credit Union to open new location in North Liberty

Corda Credit Union, formerly known as Linn Area Credit Union, is opening a new location…

A rendering of the new Corda Credit Union in North Liberty.

First annual Empowerment Symposium launches this fall in Iowa City

This fall, the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black and Brown Professionals to Lead will…

The inaugural Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black and Brown Professionals to Lead will be held Sept. 19 and 20.

Iowa Board of Regents OK tuition hike for 2024-2025 year

Following a decision by the Iowa Board of Regents, students entering the University of Iowa…

Brenda Ramirez, political science and economics major and vice president of the undergraduate student government at University of Iowa, addresses the Board of Regents on June 13. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

University of Iowa president Wilson granted $60k raise

Starting July 1, University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson will earn $760,000 a year, following…

University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson at the Iowa Board of Regents meeting, June 13.

UI Health Care requests approval for 6% rate increase

At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting June 12, University of Iowa Health Care requested…

UI Health Care logo

Paul Davis Restoration named CBJ’s 2024 Fastest Growing Company

For the owners of Paul Davis Restoration, their start was marked with baptism by fire…

Co-owners of Paul Davis Restoration: CEO Matt Banning, director of marketing and HR Emily Cornish, and president and COO Scott Cornish. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

UI Health Care seeks $74 million OBGYN expansion, renovation

Next week, University of Iowa Health Care will petition the Iowa Board of Regents for…

Andrea Greiner, division director of the maternal-fetal medicine division in the UIHC's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, performs an ultrasound on a patient.

Iowa City Downtown District reflects on 2023, looks to future initiatives

Attracting thousands of visitors, improved placemaking, enhancing night-time safety measures and recruiting and retaining local…

Iowa City Downtown District's executive director, Betsy Potter, takes the podium at the Englert Theatre for the 2024 State of the Downtown, June 5.

University of Iowa seeks expansion, renovation of Tippie College of Business

The University of Iowa is seeking approval to move forward with expansion and renovation plans…

Pappajohn Business Building University of Iowa

Iowa City’s Pagliai’s Pizza building designated as historic landmark

An iconic Iowa City building with ties to Czech immigrants was recently designated a historic…

302-316 E. Bloomington St., an iconic Iowa City building with Czech roots, was designated a historic landmark at the city council's May 21 meeting. Pagliai

Agri-CULTURE Iowa aims to unite Johnson County agribusinesses under one brand

This summer, Agri-CULTURE Iowa makes its debut at the Johnson County Fair. The brand, a…

The new brand logo for Agri-CULTURE, Greater Iowa City Inc.'s new agritourism brand that will work to elevate Johnson County agribusinesses.