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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…

Pizza World Voodoo Brewing new location

Anne Dugger named executive director of Catherine McAuley Center

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

A new executive director is at the helm of the Catherine McAuley Center. CREDIT CATHERINE MCAULEY CENTER

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…

Oaknoll Small House expansion

Camp Courageous CEO Charlie Becker stepping down

After more than 45 years as CEO of both Camp Courageous and the Camp Courageous…

Charlie Becker 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…

GCRCF

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…

The Gazette downtown Cedar Rapids

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…

BT2030 Excellence in Action Awards - GZ Event Graphic

NFIB announces 2025 Iowa legislative priorities

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

Iowa Capitol

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…

Pankaj Monga Channel Fusion Howard Hall award

Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president

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

Integrated DNA Technologies. CREDIT IDT

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…

South District Community mural, designed by designed by Iowa City artist Nick Meister.

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…

A rendering of the ICVAHCS addition, which will add 27,500 feet and two additional floors to accommodate the Women's Health Clinic, in addition to other specialty services.