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Whirlpool to cut second shift at Amana plant; ‘fewer than 300’ workers affected

Whirlpool Corporation will cut second-shift production at its Middle Amana manufacturing facility effective July 5, a move the company said is the latest step in a broader modernization plan for the plant — and one that the local machinists union…

New downtown Iowa City café blends Middle Eastern, Western cuisine

A new café combining Middle Eastern and Western culinary traditions opened at 14 S. Clinton…

Le Crave occupies the former Molly's Cupcakes location at 14 S. Clinton St. in Iowa City.

Mixed-use project to breathe new life into downtown building

A new mixed-use building project is coming to a long-vacant downtown commercial building along Second…

Mixed-use project downtown Cedar Rapids

The Downtown Dish: The past, present, and future of the Iowa City arts scene

In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone chat about…

John Engelbrecht, PS1

Business of Sports: Paul Gavin and Mount Mercy University

Paul Gavin enjoyed his long career as the men’s basketball coach at Mount Mercy University.…

The sideline at Mount Mercy University's Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex.

Second and third readings of Linn County data center ordinance rescheduled

Linn County officials have rescheduled the second and third readings of a new ordinance that…

Paul Sabotta Linn County data center ordinance public hearing

McGrath sisters open ‘I’ll Meet You There’ in the Czech Village

Inside a renovated Czech Village storefront that once sat empty, customers settle into comfortable chairs…

The historic Czech Village building features plenty of natural light for readers. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Dream City founder, executive director honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Frederick Newell, executive director and founder of Dream City, received the Lifetime Achievement Award Feb.…

Dream City's Executive Director and Founder Fred Newell speaks during the facility's grand opening Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

Temporary Duane Arnold training facility to open later this spring

The proposed restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center hasn’t yet received formal authorization from…

An operator is shown working in the control room of a nuclear power plant. STOCK IMAGE

Linn supervisors approve first reading of rezoning for memory care facility, over objections

Despite the objections of dozens of area property owners and the recommendation of the Planning…

Linn County memory care facility 2

Iowa City considers rescinding alcohol license suspension for downtown bar

Iowa City staff will recommend rescinding a 14-day alcohol license suspension imposed on The Fieldhouse…

The new location for The Fieldhouse Bar at 138 S. Clinton St.

TIME, Ally Financial name Hiawatha auto dealer Dave Wright 2026 Dealer of the Year

Dave Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, has been named the 2026…

Dave Wright Hiawatha

Dupaco CEO Joe Hearn named CUES Outstanding Chief Executive

Dupaco Credit Union President and CEO Joe Hearn has been named Credit Union Executive Society…

Joe Hearn

Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises slightly in December

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.2% in December to 107.8, up from 107.6 in…

Iowa Leading Indicators Department of Revenue

Iowa Ceramics Center, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy announce collaborative programming

The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio and Eastern Iowa Arts Academy have formed a…

Photo by KoolShooters ceramics

Iowa manufactured home owners head to Capitol to address concerns about out-of-state park owners

Iowa manufactured home residents will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5…

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