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Iowa City Housing Authority launches initiative to encourage landlord participation in voucher program

A new pilot program from the Iowa City Housing Authority aims to provide safe, stable housing for 19 Johnson County households. The initiative uses Mainstream Vouchers to support eligible individuals with disabilities and families with permanent housing solutions. The housing…

Informatics announces leadership changes amid continued growth

Informatics Inc., a full-service marketing and web agency based in Cedar Rapids, has announced several…

Informatics Cedar Rapids

Iowa City medtech startup earns state support for lung-monitoring device

Iowa City-based LSF Medical Solutions, LLC is among a handful of early-stage companies receiving state…

LSF Medical Solutions, LLC logo

Big Grove to open location in Kansas City, extend ownership to employees

Big Grove Brewery is opening a new location in the Midwest. The Iowa-based craft brewery…

The exterior of Big Grove Brewery's Omaha location, which is set to open this summer. The craft brewery is planning another location for Kansas City in summer 2026.

Linn County zoning board to discuss nuclear energy regulations May 19

The Linn County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting on Monday, May…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture unveils Choose Iowa passport to boost agritourism

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has launched the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive…

Honeycrisp apples begged to be picked at Wilson's Orchard & Farm in Des Moines.

Wellmark Foundation awards $5M grant to expand youth mental health services in rural Iowa schools

The Wellmark Foundation has announced a $5 million grant aimed at tackling the growing mental…

An empty classroom with an American flag hanging in the corner.

North Liberty Community Pantry to unveil new facility June 23

The North Liberty Community Pantry will open a new facility at 350 W. Penn St.…

A rendering of the proposed North Liberty Community Pantry, located at 350 W. Penn St. The nonprofit will break ground Oct. 1.

Mercy Rehabilitation Services earns national cancer care recognition

Mercy Rehabilitation Services has earned a bronze-level recognition as a PORi Center of Excellence in…

Hall-Perrine Cancer Center, 701 10th St. SE, Cedar Rapids. Mercy

Integrated DNA Technologies, Aldevron pioneer first personalized CRISPR therapy powered by mRNA

Aldevron and Integrated DNA Technologies – both part of the Danaher Corporation – have achieved…

A medical professional grasps a newborn baby's wrist.

Sanctuary Pub to reopen under new ownership

A beloved English-inspired watering hole is making a comeback in Iowa City. The Sanctuary Pub,…

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

Per Mar Security snags No. 14 spot in security publication’s Top 100 list

Per Mar Security has snagged the No. 14 spot on Security Dealer Magazine’s Top 100…

Per Mar Security headquarters in Davenport, Iowa.

Iowa housing market sees inventory, sales rise in April

The Iowa housing market showed signs of a spring resurgence in April, with significant year-over-year…

Union at Wiley Cedar Rapids housing

UI Health Care names Dr. Bevan Yueh first chief physician executive

University of Iowa Health Care has appointed Dr. Bevan Yueh as its first chief physician…

Dr. Bevan Yueh has been named the inaugural chief physician executive for UI Health Care.

Johnson County organizations awarded $20K to boost extreme heat preparedness

The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…

CREDIT PEXELS/JHONNY SALAS BROCHERO

CRBT Movies on the Riverbank returns for 20th anniversary

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its CRBT “Movies on…

CRBT Movies on the Riverbank