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Iowa business leaders redefine retirement: From full stop to gradual transition

Every day, 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 — according to the Georgetown University Center for Retirement Initiatives — but retirement isn’t what it used to be. Instead of immediate gold watches and farewell parties, many are choosing gradual transitions, part-time…

Fenōkee furniture merges art and craft

The small forge takes up only a fraction of the space in the converted workshop,…

Drew Hart and Annie McElree of Fenokee furniture pose in their workshop in Cedar Rapids Sept. 26, 2025. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Popeyes sues Iowa franchisee for continuing operations after franchise termination

Popeyes Louisiana Chicken is suing an Iowa franchise owner for continuing to operate under the…

A Popeyes under construction at 1926 Keokuk St. In Iowa City

Northtowne Cycling + Fitness, century-old Cedar Rapids bike shop, sold to new owner

Northtowne Cycling + Fitness bike shop, which celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, has been…

Northtowne Cycling bike shop sold

Cedar Rapids dentist surrenders license after fraud, incompetence allegations

A Cedar Rapids dentist has agreed to surrender his license after the Iowa Dental Board…

Iowa Dental Board

Alliant Energy ‘deprioritizing’ proposed Fairfax site for new power plant

UPDATED WITH FAIRFAX CITY ADMINISTRATOR COMMENT: In the wake of concerns raised by Eastern Iowa…

Alliant power plant proposed location

Havenpark Communities to increase rent on Johnson County manufactured home parks despite calls for rent moratorium

Residents of Utah-based Havenpark Communities’ manufactured home parks in Johnson County say despite a plea…

Residents of Havenpark Communities' manufactured home parks in Johnson County, along with supporters, walk to the manager's office at Modern Manor.

City of Coralville OKs final plat for Gather Iowa’s first addition

Gather Iowa, a mixed-use development planned for Coralville’s southeast commercial district, made progress Sept. 23…

A rendering of Gather Iowa, a 10-acre mixed-use development project planned for Coralville’s southeast commercial district.

Iowa Ceramics Center names new executive director

The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio has announced the appointment of Sarah Blais as…

Sarah Blais Iowa Ceramics Center

Scott Wilson leaving Kernels to become NewBo City Market executive director

Scott Wilson is leaving the Cedar Rapids Kernels – where he’s worked for 19 years,…

Scott Wilson NewBo City Market

Sierra Club: Restarting Duane Arnold would be ‘a mistake’

Restarting the Duane Arnold Energy Center nuclear power plant near Palo would be “a mistake”…

Duane Arnold Energy Center

Several Corridor companies recognized among Iowa Top Workplaces

Several Corridor companies have been recognized as Iowa Top Workplaces, with at least two earning…

Iowa Top Workplaces 2025

The Downtown Dish with Kate Dreyer and Jessica Meyer of The Shop

In this episode, hosts Anna and Charlie celebrate fall in Iowa City, discussing local events…

Jessica Meyer and Kate Dreyer speak chat about their business The Shop on the Downtown Dish Podcast.

Real Success: Robert Gallery, CEO of Athletes for Care

Robert Gallery is a former professional football player in the NFL and teammate of mine…

Robert Gallery

Gonder to retire as Bankers Trust Eastern Iowa market president, Heideman named successor

Bankers Trust announced Friday, Sept. 26, that Eastern Iowa Market President Jack Gonder will retire…

Jack Gonder and Curt Heideman

UI Health Care welcomes patients at new Urbandale location

University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new location in Urbandale that brings several…

UI Health Care Urbandale clinic