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Johnson County to present final non-metro housing study recommendations Nov. 12
Johnson County officials will present final recommendations from a non-metro housing study during a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Nov. 12 in rooms 203 B-C of the Johnson County Health and Human Services Building, 855 S. Dubuque St.,…
Pizza World in Cedar Rapids to move to the Fountains; Voodoo Brewing to debut at same time
Pizza World in Cedar Rapids has found a new home for its restaurant and its…

Anne Dugger named executive director of Catherine McAuley Center
A new executive director is at the helm of the Catherine McAuley Center. The board…

The Wedge Pizzeria moves back to downtown Iowa City
The Wedge Pizzeria, which originally opened in 1999, has announced its return to downtown Iowa…

Oaknoll announces nursing home expansion in Iowa City
Oaknoll has announced a new nursing home expansion project in Iowa City, featuring sustainable design…

Camp Courageous CEO Charlie Becker stepping down
After more than 45 years as CEO of both Camp Courageous and the Camp Courageous…

GCRCF approves more than $3 million in grants
The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation (GCRCF) have approved more…

Cedar Rapids NAACP announces leadership for 2025-2027
Cedar Rapids-based Branch 4013 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)…

The Gazette to reduce print publication to three days a week
The Gazette has announced plans to move to a new print publication schedule, under which…

Better Together 2030 to celebrate Excellence in Action Awards this month
Better Together 2030 (BT2030) will be celebrating the progress of the All In Vision Plan…

NFIB announces 2025 Iowa legislative priorities
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has…

Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of…

Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the appointment of a new president. Ajay Gannerkote, former head…

Herbert Hoover museum to close for year-long renovations
The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will close in preparation for renovations starting Jan.…

Iowa City opens applications for 2025 Public Art Matching Grant Program
Iowa City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is ramping up efforts to spark creativity and…

Iowa City VA expands to meet rising demand for women veterans’ care
The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is expanding its main campus hospital to…






