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Corridor breweries earn medals in international competitions
Iowa craft breweries collected nine medals across two international beer competitions in April, showcasing the depth of talent in the state’s brewing industry. Four Iowa breweries medaled at the 2026 World Beer Cup in Philadelphia, which drew 8,166 entries from…
Iowa City Downtown District introducing ‘Hello Lamp Post’ program
Starting this week, the Iowa City Downtown District is launching a new collaboration with tech…
Housing Trust Fund offers $1.2 million for affordable housing
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is offering $1.2 million in funding to support…
New Pearson study: Human skills are the work ‘power skills’ most in demand
New research from Pearson finds that despite new technologies transforming the world of work, the…
IUB seeks details on utilities’ winter preparedness plans
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) issued an order Dec. 1 requesting information on Iowa electric…
Miller, other AGs announce settlement with CarMax over recall disclosures
Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller has announced a $1 million multistate settlement with CarMax Auto…
Reynolds announces nearly $20 million toward homeownership opportunities for Iowans
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced a total of nearly $20 million in investments to…
Alliant Energy offering 25 innovation scholarships
Alliant Energy is seeking applications for their 2023 innovation scholarships. Up to 25 students will…
UIHC considering new outpatient clinic building, seek third party
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is seeking a third-party development team to acquire land,…
JRS Pharma announces manufacturing expansion in Cedar Rapids
JRS Pharma has formally announced the expansion of its manufacturing facility in Cedar Rapids. Construction…
NewBo City Market launching artist residency program
A residency program complete with business incubation space, programming stipends and studio space is coming…
New Rover app provides efficient care at St. Luke’s Hospital
Bedside caregivers on some units at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital have begun using Rover, an…
Iowa City Downtown District introduces concierge shopping for the holidays
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is introducing complimentary concierge shopping for the 2022 holiday…
Iowa City again named among top Gay Travel Awards destinations
Think Iowa City, the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, is an official nominee…
Two more Iowa City projects receive tourism grants
Two more events and projects have been awarded funds via the Iowa City Tourism Grant…
Will Iowa City reap benefits of ICAD, ICABP merger?
On Nov. 17, the Iowa City Area Business Partnership (ICABP) and Iowa City Area Development…
