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From left: ICAAR’s Vice President Jonathan Fell; President Elect Kayla Fisher; President Jerad Ruth; and Past President Phil O’Brien at ICAAR’s inaugural banquet and awards ceremony Oct. 9.

Iowa City Area Association of Realtors install 2026 leadership, honor top members

The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR) hosted its inaugural banquet and awards ceremony Oct. 9 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, celebrating new leadership and recognizing outstanding members for their contributions to the real estate community. Phil O’Brien of Urban Acres…

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers in America

Thirty attorneys at Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, PLC have been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers…

Shuttleworth & Ingersoll attorneys recognized as Best Lawyers in America

The Downtown Dish with Kate Dreyer and Jessica Meyer of The Shop

In this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie celebrate fall in Iowa City, discussing local events…

Jessica Meyer and Kate Dreyer speak chat about their business The Shop on the Downtown Dish Podcast.

Gonder to retire as Bankers Trust Eastern Iowa market president, Heideman named successor

Bankers Trust announced Friday, Sept. 26, that Eastern Iowa Market President Jack Gonder will retire…

Jack Gonder and Curt Heideman

UI Health Care welcomes patients at new Urbandale location

University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new location in Urbandale that brings several…

UI Health Care Urbandale clinic

IDT introduces new protein to boost precision in CRISPR editing

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics company, has released a new tool designed to…

IDT quality control specialists Austin Kraff (background) and Jacob Draghicchio (foreground) load QC samples onto a Capillary Electrophoresis instrument to assess product purity.

History Center seeks community input through survey to shape future programs

The History Center is asking Linn County residents to complete a short survey to help…

The History Center Cedar Rapids

Baker Group earns ninth consecutive top workplace recognition

Baker Group has been named to Iowa’s Top Workplaces list for the ninth consecutive year,…

Baker Group logo

Cedar Rapids Library Foundation completes $10 million campaign with $3.5 million gift

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has successfully closed its $10 million capital campaign following…

CREDIT CEDAR RAPIDS LIBRARY FOUNDATION

Five Below to open soon at Westdale Town Center

Discount retailer Five Below is set to open a new location at Westdale Town Center…

Five Below Westdale

St. Luke’s Hospital receives $28,000 grant for pediatric transport ventilator

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has received a $28,523.50 grant from Variety – the…

From left: Dana Franck, withVariety – the Children’s Charity; Holly Flynn, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital; Kathie Manderscheid, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital; Jenny Haverly, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital; Jessica Hupp, Variety – the Children’s Charity.

Don Hummer Trucking receives FedEx recognition

Don Hummer Trucking has received recognition from FedEx for exceptional performance in its fiscal year…

Don Hummer Trucking

Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation

Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority…

Iowa Economic Development Authority

Maverik outlines transition plans for Kum & Go locations in Corridor

Maverik has outlined its transition plans for the stores it purchased as part of its…

Kum & Go store North Liberty

Mural in progress at New Pioneer Co-op in Coralville celebrates Fairtrade Month

A new mural depicting a Sri Lankan cinnamon farmer is being installed at New Pioneer…

Iowa City-based artist Thomas Agran works on a mural celebrating Fairtrade Month at Coralville's New Pioneer Co-op Sept. 22, 2025.

Iowa high school work-based learning participation jumps to 45%

Nearly half of Iowa’s high school seniors in the class of 2025 completed at least…

Photo by Vanessa Loring work-based learning