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André Perry, executive director of Hancher Auditorium, speaks on the Downtown Dish podcast. CREDIT ICDD

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 businesses and upcoming events in downtown Iowa City. The highlight is an in-depth interview with André Perry, executive director of Hancher Auditorium, who shares insights…

North Liberty Community Pantry names new executive director

Ryan Bobst has been named the new executive director of the North Liberty Community Pantry.…

Six Corridor companies receive SBA loans in June

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

Business survey reveals sales expectations, capital expenditure trends

A majority of Iowa manufacturers expect to make capital expenditures in the third quarter of…

Iowa ABI survey

ISA expands to new industries, moves to mainly remote work

The Islamic Services of America (ISA), a Cedar Rapids-based Halal certification and auditing organization, is…

Home prices, rents remain high with steep interest rates, slow construction

Sharp interest rate hikes over the past year continue to impact homeownership and affordability for…

Home sales homeownership 2023

Iowa City/ Coralville/North Liberty designated as ‘Great Place’

The Iowa Great Places program, via the Department of Cultural Affairs within the Iowa Economic…

Opening of Tower Terrace Road interchange represents key project milestone

The opening last month of the newest Interstate 380 interchange at Tower Terrace Road, on…

Jeff Jones Furniture to close after 35 years, future building plans unknown

Jeff Jones finally got the perfect review. “I got this Google review and that was…

Mercy Iowa City opens new obstetrics and gynecology clinic

Mercy Iowa City has announced its affiliation with OB-GYN Associates of Iowa City and Coralville.…

Iowa awards $1.25 million in work-based learning grants

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds awarded more than $1.25 million in state grants to fund the…

Governor Kim Reynolds speaks during the annual ABI conference June 14, 2023. CREDIT JOHN LEE PHOTOGRAPHY

St. Luke’s Hospital named to Becker’s Great Hospitals in America list

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital was named to the Becker’s Hospital Review “Great Hospitals…

St. Luke's

Wings2Water announces 2023 grant recipients

Wings2Water, an environmental nonprofit organization dedicated to restoring water quality in the Mississippi River watershed,…

Wings2Water logo

UFG Insurance recognized for marketing communications, video

UFG Insurance won six 2023 Showcase Awards during the Insurance Marketing & Communications Association’s (IMCA)…

UFG Insurance

New mixed-use development planned near NewBo

A new mixed-use development in southeast Cedar Rapids is set to bring 85 market-rate units…

High Properties NewBo mixed-use development

NewBo City Market hosting ‘Market by Moonlight’ farm-to-table dinner

NewBo City Market has announced that it will be hosting its first “Market by Moonlight”…

NewBo City Market