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The exterior of the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is seen on May 30, 2024 in West Branch, Iowa. CREDIT PARKER JONES

Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum to reopen Aug. 6

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate its grand reopening Thursday, Aug. 6, following a renovation the Hoover Presidential Foundation says was designed to modernize the visitor experience and reintroduce Americans to the life and legacy of the…

St. Ambrose University to join Heart of America Athletic Conference as full member in 2026-27

St. Ambrose University in Davenport will join the Heart of America Athletic Conference as a…

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New shuttle service will connect Dubuque to Cedar Rapids airport

An Iowa ground transportation company will begin shuttle service March 1 connecting travelers from the…

Anaman Concierce Services

Central Furniture Rescue founder to step down at end of 2026

Susan Johnston, founder and executive director of Central Furniture Rescue, plans to step away from…

Susan Johnston, Central Furniture Rescue

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…

Common Sense Institute CSI Iowa

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…

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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…

Le Crave occupies the former Molly's Cupcakes location at 14 S. Clinton St. in Iowa City.

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…

Nate Dunn, F&M

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…

John Engelbrecht, PS1

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…

Jonathan Brand Cornell

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.…

Dream City's Executive Director and Founder Fred Newell speaks during the facility's grand opening Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

NewBoCo to lead Iowa Aviation Technology Center development

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

NewBoCo

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…

The new location for The Fieldhouse Bar at 138 S. Clinton St.

Small Business employment index dips slightly in January

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its January Jobs Report on Feb. 6,…

A masked restaurant worker stands behind a counter holding a bowl of food.

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…

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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…

Dave Wright Hiawatha