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Theatre Cedar Rapids launches public phase of $9.5 million capital campaign
Theatre Cedar Rapids has launched the public phase of a $9.5 million capital campaign, seeking to raise the final $1.8 million by Dec. 31 to fund renovations at its historic downtown Iowa Theatre building in downtown Cedar Rapids. The campaign,…
Cottage Grove Place management company tops independent living satisfaction rankings for seventh year
LCS, the management company for Cottage Grove Place, has ranked first in resident satisfaction among…
Iowa manufactured home owners head to Capitol to address concerns about out-of-state park owners
Iowa manufactured home residents will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5…
Katie Hallman departs as Theatre Cedar Rapids executive director
Katie Hallman has departed her role as executive director at Theatre Cedar Rapids, the organization…
Farmers market vendor Luna’s Tacos opens permanent location in Iowa City
A former farmers market vendor took the leap to a brick-and-mortar location Jan. 19 with…
Skogman Insurance acquires Amana insurance agency
Skogman Insurance announced it has acquired Amana Insurance Agency, effective Feb. 1. The Amana agency…
Dr. Timothy Quinn to retire as Mercy Cedar Rapids president and CEO
Dr. Timothy Quinn will retire as president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center on April…
Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose Universities acquire Sacred Heart Convent in Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose universities have acquired the Sacred Heart Convent from the Sisters…
Iowa Donor Network reports 376 organ transplants in 2025
Iowa Donor Network served 1,604 donor families in 2025, with 124 organ donors and 1,308…
UnityPoint at Home agencies score top national rankings
UnityPoint at Home has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as…
Tru Art Advertising Calendars acquires historic calendar company
Tru Art Advertising Calendars, based in Iowa City, has acquired M Line Calendars, a company…
Construction teams package 30,000 meals at QTS Data Center site
Construction workers building QTS’s seven-building data center campus assembled 30,000 meals Wednesday, Jan. 28, for…
Excellence in Action Awards recognize regional leadership, collaboration
The 2026 Excellence in Action Awards were held Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Hy-Vee Center…
Linn County Historic Preservation Commission accepting grant applications from nonprofits
The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its…
Cedar Valley Humane Society to launch soft opening of new facility next month
The Cedar Valley Humane Society announced the soft opening of its new adoption facility, marking…
Peering into 2026: Eight industry predictions from Corridor leaders
As 2026 begins, business leaders across Eastern Iowa are navigating a landscape marked by both…
