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Coe College receives FAA approval for Restricted-Airline Transport Pilot authorization
Coe College has received official authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration to certify eligible graduates of its flight operations concentration meet education requirements for the Restricted-Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certificate. The landmark endorsement allows Coe pilots to enter the airline…
CSI report: Midwest inflation eases to 2.4% in January
Year-over-year inflation in the Midwest and United States fell to 2.4% in January, down from…

Iowa City Downtown District partners with University of Iowa on First Round, monthly networking series
The Iowa City Downtown District has partnered with the University of Iowa Office of Innovation…

New downtown Iowa City café blends Middle Eastern, Western cuisine
A new café combining Middle Eastern and Western culinary traditions opened at 14 S. Clinton…

F&M Bank CEO joins Chicago Fed advisory council
Nate Dunn, president and CEO of F&M Bank, has been selected to join the Federal…

The Downtown Dish: The past, present, and future of the Iowa City arts scene
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone chat about…

Cornell College president to step down; search begins for 16th president
Cornell College has launched a national search for its 16th president following current President Jonathan…

Dream City founder, executive director honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Frederick Newell, executive director and founder of Dream City, received the Lifetime Achievement Award Feb.…

NewBoCo to lead Iowa Aviation Technology Center development
NewBoCo will spearhead ecosystem development for the Iowa Aviation Technology Center, a regional initiative aimed…

Iowa City considers rescinding alcohol license suspension for downtown bar
Iowa City staff will recommend rescinding a 14-day alcohol license suspension imposed on The Fieldhouse…

Small Business employment index dips slightly in January
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its January Jobs Report on Feb. 6,…

Corridor Business Journal honored by Iowa Newspaper Association with two awards
The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) was honored with two awards at the statewide 2026 Iowa…

TIME, Ally Financial name Hiawatha auto dealer Dave Wright 2026 Dealer of the Year
Dave Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, has been named the 2026…

22 local restaurants set for 2026 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
Twenty-two local restaurants will participate in the 14th annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, scheduled for…

Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises slightly in December
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.2% in December to 107.8, up from 107.6 in…

Iowa Ceramics Center, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy announce collaborative programming
The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio and Eastern Iowa Arts Academy have formed a…






