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2025 Entrepreneur of the Year: Brandon Pratt
Lion Development Group owner Brandon Pratt was living in Florida when the housing market crashed in 2008, leading to the Great Recession and widespread unemployment. At the time, he was working for a publicly traded real estate company, which folded…
Mercy Iowa City sale to University of Iowa approved
University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City was approved by bankruptcy court on Monday,…
Local executives share how collegiate sports shaped their leadership skills
Former college basketball player and coach Hanna Howard was recently named CEO of Fort Worth-based…
First Linn County Food Symposium links local food communities together
The first Linn County Food Symposium linked nonprofits, farmers, producers, food service programs and food…
New Health Sciences Academic Building breaks ground in Iowa City
The University of Iowa recently broke ground on its Health Sciences Academic Building, a 263,000-square-foot,…
Steindler Orthopedic: Delay of Mercy sale impacting health care, community
Steindler Orthopedic has joined Mercy Iowa City’s bondholders and master trustees in a call to…
Riverfront West development latest in student housing boom
A new, pet-friendly student housing development is under construction in Iowa City, promising 291 one-to-three…
From intern to CEO: Katie Thomas’s climb to success
If Honkamp, P.C. President and CEO Katie Thomas were in a “choose your own adventure”…
IDT opens new therapeutic manufacturing facility
A new facility for Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) highlights an important milestone for the 35-year-old…
Big Grove Brewery poised for substantial growth
Big things are happening for Big Grove Brewery, a popular brewery with locations in Solon,…
Mercy Foundation funds needed to keep hospital operational
Mercy Iowa City has received approval to use funds from its philanthropic foundation, stating that…
Statewide Laborshed study underway
The Iowa Workforce Development is conducting its most recent statewide Laborshed study, the last one…
North Liberty seeks $1 million grant in CAT funds for Centennial Center
The city of North Liberty is seeking a $1 million grant from Enhance Iowa’s Community…
Whittier Market: big deal to small community
Blink and you’ll miss it. That’s a common phrase you’ll hear from residents of Whittier,…
Building that houses iconic A & A Pagliai’s Pizza for sale
The building that houses the beloved and iconic A & A’s Pagliai’s Pizza in Iowa…
Ribbon cutting for new Humpal Chiropractic building Oct. 3
Humpal Chiropractic in North Liberty is planning a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 3 to celebrate…
