Eleanor Hildebrandt's stories

Kalona Family Dental looks to change people’s perceptions of dentistry

As the only dental office in a community of more than 2,600 people, Kalona Family Dental is working to redefine dentistry for a variety of municipalities. Dr. Tammy Grimm, a born and raised Iowa Citian, purchased Riverside Family Dental in…

New owners of Cedar Rapids’ Caucho plan to extend menu

Caucho, a Latin American restaurant in Cedar Rapids’ New Bohemia neighborhood, is under new leadership.…

Caucho

Bob Brown takes helm of Modern Companies

The third generation of the Brown family is now leading Modern Companies. Bob Brown began…

Bob Brown stands in his office at Modern Companies

2023 Women of Influence: Kelly Wood

After serving children at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital for the past…

Kelly Wood

2023 Women of Influence: Brianna Wills

Brianna Wills was involved in the Iowa City community before she officially moved to the…

Brianna Wills

Burnout continues to plague Corridor workspaces

You cannot pour from an empty glass.  That’s one of the pieces of advice Brad…

Tomaso’s Pizza relocates to larger Cedar Rapids location

Tomaso’s Pizza is getting a new Cedar Rapids location after nearly 30 years of business. …

Tomaso's

Linn County awards grants to increase food security

The Linn County Food Systems Council has awarded $132,300 in grants to 12 local organizations…

Frogman’s Print Workshop, UI begin partnership

Iowa City is welcoming the Frogman’s Print Workshop for the first time in July 2023.…

A Photopolymer Intaglio print by Heather Parrish, who will be teaching at the Frogman's Print Workshop in July 2023. CREDIT FROGMAN'S PRINT WORKSHOP.

Rodina’s Samuel Charles named James Beard Awards semifinalist

The James Beard Foundation announced Jan. 25 that Rodina’s Samuel Charles is a semifinalist for…

rodina

Cedar Rapids Shoot 360 location to open in February

After watching their three sons play basketball at their home and invite friends to spend…

IPR, WMT celebrate a century of broadcast

Iowa Public Radio’s (IPR) Ames and Iowa City locations and Cedar Rapids’ WMT station celebrated…

IPR

Former UI president Willard “Sandy” Boyd dies at age 95

University of Iowa President Emeritus Willard “Sandy” Boyd died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Iowa…

Former President Willard “Sandy” Boyd. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA