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Corda Credit Union celebrates grand opening of North Liberty branch
Corda Credit Union recently celebrated the grand opening of its North Liberty location at 1265 Hayes Lane, its first branch outside of Linn County. “North Liberty is full of potential and possesses a spirit of cooperation and optimism that resonates…
Iowa City passes first reading to rezone former Kirkwood site to industrial
Procter & Gamble (P&G), a Cincinnati-based multinational corporation that recently purchased the former Iowa City…
New Swisher Economic Alliance seeks to enhance local businesses, keep small town feel
Businesses in Swisher have banded together to form an Economic Alliance to serve as a…
Iowa Farm Sanctuary donation campaign seeks to raise $50,000
Iowa Farm Sanctuary, an animal rescue and rehabilitation nonprofit in rural Johnson County, is campaigning…
Coralville eyes renovation of recreation center
The city of Coralville is eyeing a renovation for its recreation center, located at 1506…
Every Bloomin’ Thing moves to Coralville location
Iconic Iowa City floral shop, Every Bloomin’ Thing, has moved locations after over 20 years…
Incentives, interest rates top concerns for commercial real estate industry
The commercial real estate industry is facing challenges from rising interest rates, making incentives for…
Surgeon-turned-entrepreneur creates device to prevent surgical delays
Bariatric and general surgeon Dr. Maria Iliakova sets a silver, metal canister on the wooden…
A new Raising Cane’s coming to Iowa City
Raising Cane’s, a chicken-finger fast food chain, is opening a new location in Iowa City…
‘I am the American Dream’: Immigration awards recognize courage, resilience
The 2024 Catherine McAuley Center (CMC) Immigration & Business Luncheon and Awards celebrated and recognized…
Board of Regents approve new major for Tippie College of Business
A new major in entrepreneurship from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business was…
Sherry Bates elected new Board of Regents president
Sherry Bates was unanimously elected as president of the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday,…
Dubuque Street businesses prepare for months-long reconstruction
A portion of Dubuque Street between cross streets Iowa Avenue and Washington Street is slated…
Board of Regents consider shuttering Tippie College of Business Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Board of Regents will decide on whether to close the Tippie College of…
Field Day Brewing debuts Day Dreamer, cannabis-infused beverage
Field Day Brewing Co., a taproom and brewery in North Liberty that opened in August…
Highlander Hotel, Iowa River Power Restaurant team up to offer a dynamite experience in hospitality
Iowa River Power Restaurant’s menu has found a new home. In a collaborative effort between…
