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Historic Iowa City building to house bakery, gift shop after major renovation
One of Iowa City’s oldest surviving commercial structures is getting a new life. The building at 203–205 N. Linn St. on the city’s Northside — listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015 and home to more than…
Medical lab renovations among University of Iowa plans approved
A series of items were approved by the Iowa Board of Regents Sept. 15, including…
Costume shop in downtown CR business closing
Jacob and Kimberly Cowger, owners of Balloons, Etc. & The Costume Emporium, 420 Second Ave.…
‘Next Nature’ mural debuts in Cedar Rapids’ Kingston Village
In late August, Scott Takes, a local artist and owner of the Underground Art Studio,…
KETO Kitchen named Cedar Rapids ‘Race for the Space’ winner
The winner of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance’s “Race for the Space” program was…
Bump’s at Finkbine Golf Course brings new culinary concept to IC
Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City has introduced a new concept to the city’s culinary…
Iowa Leading Indicators index drops again in July
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), decreased 0.5% to 109.6 in July compared to 110.1…
Iowa Tourism Office launches redesigned website, travel guide
The Iowa Tourism Office launched a redesign to traveliowa.com and the latest edition of the Iowa Travel…
Johnson County Conservation Board acquires Two Horse Farm
The Johnson County Conservation Board (JCCB) has acquired an 83-acre property known as Two Horse…
Theatre Cedar Rapids offers unique workspace
Theatre Cedar Rapids, founded nearly 100 years ago, welcomes more than 60,000 visitors a year…
Marion Chamber announces new directors, chair
The Marion Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of four new members to its…
College Raptor acquired by Citizens Financial Group
Iowa City-based College Raptor, a college planning platform that matches prospective students to schools based…
University of Iowa College of Law named Top 25 Most Innovative
The University of Iowa College of Law has been named a Top 25 Most Innovative…
Active Endeavors finds permanent Iowa River Landing home
Active Endeavors has moved into a permanent home in the Iowa River Landing in Coralville,…
Marion small businesses to receive grants from city’s ARPA allocation
Several Marion small businesses will be receiving Business Innovation & Support grants as part of…
University of Iowa named top public school for writing in the country
The University of Iowa was the top-ranking public institution in the country for writing, according…
