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Greater Iowa City launches annual survey to gauge business climate across Johnson County
Greater Iowa City, Inc. has opened its 2026 Business Retention and Expansion Survey, inviting Johnson County employers to share information about current operations, future site plans, and emerging opportunities or challenges. The annual survey combines standardized questions from the Iowa…
Cornell College offering help to Iowa Wesleyan students
Following the news of Iowa Wesleyan’s closing, Cornell College is stepping up to provide financial…
North Liberty announces Centennial Park information sessions
The city of North Liberty will hold three public information sessions regarding the $16 million…
Recipients of Iowa’s first CDL training grants announced
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the first recipients from a new grant program to…
Registration begins April 1 for Especially for You race
Registration for the 33rd annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer opens April…
Da Flava Unit expands, serving hip-hop, Caribbean flair
Da Flava Unit, a North Liberty food truck, has expanded its business and opened inside…
South District Market opens in Iowa City
The highly-anticipated South District Market opened at 947 U.S. 6 in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 28.…
Kirkwood, Coe to sign new articulation agreement
Kirkwood Community College and Coe College, both located in Cedar Rapids, have agreed to sign…
Federal debt looming, Concord Coalition urges people ‘get involved’
Public policy surrounding Social Security, the national debt crisis, rising health care costs and tax…
Joining national movement, Iowa City Starbucks wants to unionize
Starbucks workers in Iowa City have filed a petition to unionize, signifying what would be…
Skogman Commercial announces record year, new agent certification
Skogman Commercial exceeded $500 million in closed transaction volume across all its markets in 2022…
Johnson County awards Food and Farm grants to farms, nonprofits
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors recently voted to distribute funding to nine Community Food…
Floodwater Comedy Festival returns to Iowa City
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Floodwater Comedy Festival is returning to…
Wilson’s Orchard, Czech Village, Schamberger win tourism awards
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia of Cedar Rapids, and…
Sustainable Landscape Solutions recruits Costa Rican workers with help of H-2B program
Using the federal H-2B nonimmigrant program, Iowa City-based Sustainable Landscape Solutions (SLS) welcomed temporary workers…
PepsiCo enter strategic partnership with Iowa farming groups
PepsiCo recently announced a $216 million multi-year investment with three farmer organizations, including Practical Farmers…
