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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 Food Co-op in Coralville as part of a national campaign celebrating Fairtrade Month this October. The mural, painted by Iowa City-based artist Thomas Agran, features…
CRAAR names Sheila King its Realtor of the Year
The Cedar Rapids Area Association of Realtors (CRAAR) has awarded Sheila King, of Skogman Realty,…
Coulter named market director of Palmer Group’s Cedar Rapids office
Michael Coulter has been promoted to market director of Palmer Group’s Cedar Rapids location, effective…
Home prices continued to rise in September
National home prices continued to increase in September, according to the National Association of Home…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index falls slightly in October
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 105.6 in October, down .4% from a…
Iowa City receives Gold Level designation for solar energy efforts
Iowa City recently received a Gold Level designation from the national SolSmart program, in recognition…
Marion Sun launches as new online newspaper
Marion has begun a new chapter in local journalism with the launch of the Marion…
New Chick-fil-A proposed along Blairs Ferry Road in Cedar Rapids
A new Chick-fil-A restaurant may be on its way to a busy portion of Blairs…
Linn County Mental Health Access Center now open 24/7
Adults who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis can now receive services…
UnityPoint hosting signing day for future health care staff
In collaboration with Kirkwood Community College, UnityPoint Health will host a signing day event for…
Independence Premium Foods acquires former pet food production facility
Independence Premium Foods has acquired a former pet food production facility, stating that its mission…
IDALS to offer Crop Insurance Discount Program starting Dec. 1
A Crop Insurance Discount Program will provide farmers and landowners who plant fall cover crops…
Washington County Riverboat Foundation donates $500,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
The Washington County Riverboat Foundation has awarded a $500,000 grant to the Building North Liberty’s…
Copper Boar to give away free pork tenderloins to benefit food pantry
North Liberty restaurant Copper Boar American Pub announced a giveaway event that will directly benefit…
Principal Asset Management receives 4-star rating from GRESB
Principal Asset Management’s U.S. real estate core strategy and two of its European real estate…
Cedar Rapids officials seeking final input for Westside Library Park plan
The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking final input on the draft plan for the…
