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English-inspired Sanctuary Pub, at 405 S. Gilbert St.

Sanctuary Pub to reopen under new ownership

A beloved English-inspired watering hole is making a comeback in Iowa City. The Sanctuary Pub, at 405 S. Gilbert St., will reopen for business approximately the first week of June pending city inspection and approval from the health department, said…

Hy-Vee launches ‘Field of Dreams’ cereal

Hy-Vee has partnered with PLB Sports and Entertainment and “Field of Dreams” star Dwier Brown…

Dwier Brown Field of Dreams cereal

Allegiant announces nonstop service from Cedar Rapids to Florida

Allegiant announced today nonstop service to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport from The Eastern Iowa Airport…

Make-A-Wish Iowa announces $1.95 million donation

Make-A-Wish Iowa unveiled a new partnership in Iowa City yesterday with The Gerdin Charitable Foundation…

EIHC is celebrating National Health Center Week

Eastern Iowa Health Center, located in Cedar Rapids, will be among hundreds of community health…

UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital reveals Kid Captains

Twelve current and former University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients are ready for…

Small-town Iowa ambulance builder with CR connection reaches milestone vehicle No. 5,000  

During a job-killing pandemic, the ambulances kept coming. That certainly was the case at Life…

Art project offers healing, reflection after derecho

The Cedar Rapids community is invited to join with friends, family, and neighbors for a…

Konecranes CEO stepping down as merger proceeds

Konecranes, a Finnish company specializing in the manufacturing and service of cranes and lifting equipment,…

Geonetric announces nonprofits to receive new websites

Geonetric announces the three nonprofits that have been selected for the 10th annual Operation Overnight…

Mask requirement reinstated in Linn County facilities

Effective Monday, Aug. 9, masks will once again be required at all indoor Linn County…

Camp Courageous Pineapple Gala set for Aug. 20

The Pineapple Gala, an annual fundraiser benefitting Camp Courageous in Monticello, is set for Friday,…

Mount Vernon clothing store wins Open 4 Business competition

Bauman and Company, a 112-year-old clothing store in Mount Vernon, topped four competitors in a…

Tour connects communities to local Black-owned businesses

The I Heart Black Business Tour will be held Aug. 28 with tours starting at…

SBA approves $24 million in Iowa loans in July

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 49 loans for $24,096,200 to Iowa businesses in July,…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

Ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate completion of Sixth Avenue program

Marion city leaders, elected officials and chamber ambassadors will gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony…