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ICAAR’s Community Outreach members pose with donated school supplies in August 2025. From left: Megan Flewellyn, ICAAR CEO; Kayla Fisher, Jessica Campbell, Sarah Miller and Tracey Molina

ICAAR completes successful school supply drive

The Iowa City Area Association of REALTORS has wrapped up its summer school supplies drive, contributing to United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties’ Ready, Set, School event, which supports more than 1,800 K–12 students in Johnson and Washington counties.…

Iowa City Downtown District opens pop-up store as part of new initiative

A new pilot program to attract new retail concepts to downtown Iowa City, In the…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

Marion hotel-motel grant applications now available

The City of Marion is now accepting hotel-motel grant applications from non-profit organizations for any…

City of Marion

Field to Family Online Market launches week of Earth Day

Field Field to Family, an Iowa City nonprofit that increases access to and education around…

Field to Family kicks off its Online Market season the week of Earth Day. Pictured: Online Market food drive in September 2023, hosted by CommUnity Crisis Services.

Kingdom Community Center awarded $100K at third-annual Grand Impact luncheon

The Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids announced Kingdom Community Center as the winner of a…

Founder and President Bart Woods and team member Ann Legree accept a $100,000 donation. They were presented with a check by 2023-2024 Cedar Rapids Rotary Club President Joe Lock.

Hibu integrates Amazon Ads Sponsored Display into digital marketing solutions

Hibu Inc., a provider of digital marketing solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses across the…

Hibu Cedar Rapids

Registration opens for 2024 Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer

Registration for the 34th annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer opens Monday,…

An inflatable pink ribbon was displayed at the Mercy’s Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer in October 2022. CREDIT MERCY CEDAR RAPIDS.

Iowa Donor Network commemorates National Donate Life Month

The Iowa Donor Network (IDN) joins colleagues across the nation in observing April as National…

Iowa Donor Network logo

Farm & Home Mutual named 2024 Washington Business of the Year

The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association its 2024…

Members of Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association at The Greater Washington Business Partnership Annual Dinner on March 25.

X Marks the Arts: new campaign aims to bolster Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District

A new collaborative campaign to showcase the vibrant Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District,…

John Schickendanz, Executive Director of The Englert Theatre, and Tammie Walker, Director of the University of Iowa School of Music, address the crowd at a special First Round celebration hosted at FilmScene at The Chauncey on March 27.

African American Museum of Iowa sets grand opening May 11

The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, May 11,…

African American Museum ribbon-cutting 2

Hawkeye Title Services completes purchase of Security Abstract Company

Hawkeye Title & Settlement Services of Iowa City has entered into an agreement to purchase…

Hawkeye Title & Settlement Security Abstract

Following successful testing, ID.me to be required for unemployment claims

Starting April 1, the Iowa Workforce Development (IWD) is requiring new unemployment claims be verified…

Iowa WorkForce Development

Cedar Witch Goods wins year of free rent at NewBo City Market

NewBo City Market has announced Cedar Witch Goods as the recipient of the 2024 Emerging…

Owned by Katie Adams, Cedar Witch Goods stood out among six entrepreneurs competing for the opportunity to become the next shopkeeper at NewBo City Market.

Transamerica Life Insurance earns awards from several national publications

Transamerica life insurance products recently received awards among their competitors by several national publications. Among…

Transamerica national awards

Iowa City Downtown District hosts special First Round event at the Chauncey

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is presenting a unique First Round event at FilmScene…

The Iowa City Downtown District is presenting a unique First Round at FilmScene at the Chauncey to celebrate Downtown Iowa City's Cultural & Entertainment District.