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Iowa City Downtown District seeks director for new Arts Alliance
The Iowa City Downtown District has launched a search for a director of the Iowa City Arts Alliance, a new full-time position created to coordinate and advocate for the region’s arts and cultural community. The director will be employed by…
The Downtown Dish: André Perry, Hancher’s role in Iowa City’s arts scene
In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone discuss new…
Faust steps down as Willis Dady Homeless Services executive director
Alicia Faust is stepping down as executive director of Willis Dady Homeless Services after nearly…
Sledgehammer event kicks off Horizons ‘Our Place’ senior center construction
The concussive thuds of sledgehammers reverberated through Horizons – A Family Service Alliance Friday, March…
Marion Mayor touts town’s growth, development
Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly painted a picture of a city on the rise Monday, March…
Cedar Rapids council adopts redevelopment plan for First Avenue East
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted this week to adopt a First Avenue East Corridor…
Business report: Iowa economy resilient, but faces challenges
Iowa’s economy is poised for growth. The state’s tax climate has improved, and Iowa has…
Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance amended again
A new Linn County zoning ordinance amendment governing the siting of gas-fired electrical power plants…
NewBo Market scales back ‘Next Level Local’ expansion plans
Escalating construction costs have prompted Cedar Rapids’ NewBo City Market to scale back its Next…
Two Kernels veterans find their next act at Prospect Meadows
Jack Roeder needed his “security blanket.” Doug Nelson needed to get as far away as…
How Tim Charles and other area leaders are redefining life after the corner office
When former Cedar Rapids Mercy Medical Center President and CEO Tim Charles retired at the…
Linn County gas-fired power plant ordinance amended for setback ‘flexibility’
The first reading of a new zoning ordinance amendment governing the siting of natural gas-fired…
Consumer Cellular names PGA champ Zach Johnson as brand ambassador
Wireless provider Consumer Cellular has named two-time PGA Major champion Zach Johnson as its newest brand ambassador.…
Iowa Heartlanders to suspend operations for 2026-27 season
The Iowa Heartlanders will not take the ice next season after the ECHL Board of…
Will downtown Cedar Rapids see a retail renaissance?
Cedar Rapids business development leaders are under no illusions that the city’s downtown core will…
AlphaGraphics North Liberty acquires Iowa City’s Goodfellow Printing
AlphaGraphics North Liberty has acquired Goodfellow Printing of Iowa City, effective March 5, with the…
