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Cedar Rapids Gazette to be acquired by Minnesota-based Adams MultiMedia
Minnesota-based Adams MultiMedia is purchasing the Cedar Rapids Gazette and 11 community newspaper titles, the companies announced Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. The agreement between Tom Pientok, president and CEO of Folience, Inc., and Mark Adams, president and CEO of Adams…
Iowa Mustangs Unstabled to sponsor Cedar Rapids Dyno Night Meet Aug. 8
Iowa Mustangs Unstabled will sponsor the upcoming Dyno Night Meet in Cedar Rapids, scheduled for…
Iowa City nonprofit cinema FilmScene announces purchase of Ped Mall building
FilmScene has partnered with Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) to purchase the historic…
Mercy Medical Center earns national stroke care recognition
Mercy Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke…
South of 6 unveils partnership program to support community-led events
The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has launched the So.6 Event Partnership Program,…
BODYARMOR secures naming rights for Coral Ridge ice rink
The Rink at Coral Ridge has been renamed the BODYARMOR Ice Rink under a new…
Cedar Rapids to host first marathon weekend in 2026
A new running event is coming to Cedar Rapids in 2026, featuring a full Boston-qualifying…
Linn County seeks $20,000 penalty over unpermitted wells at QTS data center construction site
Linn County Public Health is seeking a $20,000 civil penalty from Northern Dewatering after recently…
NewBo City Market executive director steps down
NewBo City Market Executive Director Julie Parisi is stepping down after seven years leading the…
Willis Dady awarded $50,000 Lowe’s grant for Westminster House renovations
Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s Hometowns, the nonprofit announced July…
The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration
The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day…
Community Foundation to match gifts for Linn County public classroom projects
The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announced it is once more partnering with DonorsChoose to…
FSB launches free seminar series for small businesses
Farmers State Bank (FSB) is launching a free, four-week program designed to provide entrepreneurs and…
Iowa Donor Network names new CEO
Iowa Donor Network has named Philip Blumberg as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Suzanne…
Dinner on the Bridge presenting sponsors announced for September event
The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia has announced Anderson-Bogert and the Greater Cedar Rapids…
Downtown Iowa City fair trade retailer rebrands, expands mission
Downtown Iowa City’s Ten Thousand Villages will rebrand as Mosaic Iowa City, marking what owner…
