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Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village
A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech Village. Sisters Books & Nooks, founded by Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, will focus on romantasy, horror, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, banned books and LGBTQIA+ voices.…
UnityPoint Health and Western Home Services to build new memory care community
UnityPoint Health-Cedar Rapids and Western Home Services in Cedar Falls, are partnering to build a…
Sister organizations volunteer to make foot covers for homeless
A Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit that served 40,000 local homeless people last year will be a…
YMCA Stoney Point facility sold to Antioch Christian Church
Skogman Commercial Group announced today the sale of the Stoney Point YMCA, located at 300…
Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 4% in June
Iowa’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 4% in June from 3.9% in May. The state’s…
Downtown IC Annual Sidewalk Sales run through this weekend
Celebrating its 53rd year, Downtown Iowa City’s Annual Sidewalk Sales begin today and runs through…
New sports bar heading to Iowa River Landing
Iowa River Landing, located off Interstate 80 in Coralville, will be home to a new…
Bever Woods neighborhood considered for National Register
A southeast Cedar Rapids neighborhood is being considered for the National Register of Historic Places.…
Stride opens new autism center in Hiawatha
Stride Autism Centers, a provider of evidence-based therapy for children with autism, has opened a…
Burgerfiend closes northeast Cedar Rapids location; southwest location remains
A few years removed from relocating their business from southwest to northeast Cedar Rapids, Burgerfiend…
Iowa DOT updates 511 website
Travelers in the state of Iowa now have access to one, cohesive website that will…
BankIowa to acquire Rowley Savings Bank
BankIowa of Independence has entered into an agreement to acquire Rowley Savings Bank. The proposed…
Coggon Solar LLC submits application in Linn County
Coggon Solar LLC has submitted its application to Linn County Planning & Development for a…
Usage of Workgroups DaVinci products hits milestone
Workgroups DaVinci, an Iowa City-based company providing workflow and project management solutions for creative and…
Kasasa, Collins Community Credit Union launching Take-Back® loan program
Kasasa, a Texas-based fintech solutions provider that equips community banks and credit unions with the…
Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association names Maybanks executive director
The Iowa Solar Energy Trade Association (ISETA), a trade association serving Iowa’s solar energy industry,…
