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Barker’s Bowling to open this summer in former SpareMe space

A new multi-use entertainment venue is coming to downtown Iowa City this summer, filling the void left by the closure of SpareMe Bowl & Arcade. Local business owner Joe Hill has purchased the 16,000-square-foot property at 404 E College St,…

Iowa Tourism Grants awarded to 45 organizations, 3 in the Corridor

The Iowa Tourism Office announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45…

Summer of the Arts Iowa City

Iowa leaders named Clean Energy Champions

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi…

Iowa Clean Energy Champions

ADM plans to purchase two flavoring firms

ADM announced agreements this week to purchase two global flavoring ingredient firms. The company plans…

ADM Cedar Rapids

Linn County webinar set to unveil solar dashboard

The Linn County Sustainability Department, in partnership with the Linn County GIS team, has created…

Solar panels on roof

Jennifar Bassett named new Downtown District program manager

Jennifar Bassett has been hired as the new program manager of the Cedar Rapids Downtown…

Jennifar Bassett Downtown District program manager

GreenState Credit Union donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign

GreenState Credit Union recently donated $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign, just days after…

GreenState Credit Union recently donated $25,000 to North Liberty's Next Stage campaign.

Michaels to open new store at Westdale Town Center

Michaels, a national retailer known for arts and crafts supplies, will be opening a new…

Westdale Town Center

RTX names Chris Calio new CEO

RTX, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense manufacturers that includes subsidiaries Collins Aerospace,…

Chris Calio

Portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City considered for reconstruction

A section of street in downtown Iowa City is under consideration for reconstruction as part…

A portion of Dubuque Street facing south toward Washington Street.

UI Health Care rebrands, Mercy Iowa City to be renamed

Mercy Iowa City will be shedding its name and religious affiliation in early 2024, following…

CREDIT MERCY IOWA CITY

Two small businesses closing locations, one reopening after hiatus

Dash Coffee Roasters and Rare Bird Soap Shop have announced closures this week on social…

Indoor look at Stillwater Coffee

New doggy daycare and boarding facility opens in Marion

Dog Star Enrichment Pet Care is now open in Marion and will celebrate with a…

Ronald McDonald House adds professional chef to assist volunteers with meal preparation

Ronald McDonald Charities of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois (RMHC-EIWI) has added a new option…

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity to dedicate Mary Mascher Women Build Home

Iowa Valley Habitat for Humanity (IVHFH) is hosting a dedication ceremony in honor of the…

The Mary Mascher Women Build home, located at 2637 Blazing Star Drive in Iowa City.

Quality of life in Marion receives high marks in national survey

Ninety-five percent of Marion residents rated the community as an excellent or good place to…

Marion