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A rendering of the proposed Culver's in North Liberty, located between West Penn Street and Lininger Lane and 230 feet east of Heartland Way.

Culver’s restaurant planned for North Liberty

Culver’s restaurant is planning to bring its frozen custard and burgers to North Liberty next summer. At its meeting Sept. 9, the North Liberty City Council approved a preliminary site plan for a 4,815 square-foot Culver’s restaurant and drive-thru on…

‘Out of sight, out of mind’: UI study reveals bias in insurers’ climate change risk strategies

A new study by a University of Iowa researcher has found that, when it comes…

A house destroyed by the derecho is pictured Sept. 14, 2020 on 27th Street NE in Cedar Rapids.

Kirkwood’s Benton County Leadership Council discusses local workforce, educational triumphs and challenges

Training the next generation to succeed in the workplace is half the battle, if you…

Kirkwood Benton County Center, 111 W. 3rd St. in Vinton.

279-acre mixed-use development eyed for Springville

A sprawling 279-acre development has been proposed for the town of Springville, located just south…

A map of the proposed 279-acre development in Springville, just south of U.S. Highway 151.

Board of Regents approve UI Health Care’s acquisition of oncology clinic

The Iowa Board of Regents has approved University of Iowa Health Care’s $280 million asset…

Exterior twilight view of UI Hospitals and Clinics.

‘Everyone Can Work’: Iowa City celebrates 34 years of ADA, spotlights inclusion and disability employment at downtown event

Iowa City marked the 34th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and…

Iowa City Mayor Pro Tem Mazahir Salih reads a proclamation from the city declaring October 2024 National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Iowa City moves toward stricter public health measures with proposed kratom ban and tobacco retailer regulations

Iowa City is one step closer to a ban on kratom and curtailing the proliferation…

Open sign

UI Health Care seeks $25 million in upgrades to Downtown Campus

In keeping with its agreement prior to the acquisition of Mercy Iowa City, the University…

From playbooks to property: former Iowa Hawkeye tackles real estate investing

Former Iowa Hawkeye football safety Anthony Gair used to analyze playbooks in preparation for his…

Former Iowa Hawkeye football safety Anthony Gair, together with former Iowa Hawkeye and Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Carl Davis, co-founded the Athlete Investment Collective.

Coralville city officials give update on West Village, ‘new urbanist’ neighborhood

Coralville residents and community leaders packed the city’s council chambers Monday afternoon to hear updates…

Adam Pretorius, broker associate with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors.

Empowerment Symposium speakers discuss overcoming barriers, navigating setbacks

On Sept. 19 and 20, a diverse group of professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at…

black and brown professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City for the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black & Brown Professionals to Lead.

Frontier Co-op celebrates social impact, global partnerships at ‘Doing Good, Works’ event

Iowa-based herb and spice company Frontier Co-op celebrated its commitment to social and environmental impact…

Frontier Co-op's CEO, Tony Bedard, addresses the audience at the Sept. 11 "Doing Good, Works" event in Cedar Rapids.

Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery

The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…

Dan and Judy Lubben, along with ambassadors from the Marion Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the opening of the new location of Lubben Vineyards & Wines on Sept. 12 in Anamosa.

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

The site of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County's new Early Childhood Center at 1041 Arthur St. in Iowa City. Construction efforts on the building are currently underway.

Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return

As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…

The section of South Dubuque Street, between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street, is open once more to foot and vehicle traffic.

Union curious: Support for unions grows, membership numbers decline

Union membership across the U.S. continues to decline, despite growing public support for unions and…

Bruegger's Bagels employees picket outside the franchise's South Riverside Drive location on June 15, 2024, in Iowa City. union