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Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service

Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area effective March 1, 2026, after 30 years with the local organization. Mr. Carlson, who has spent 40 years total with the YMCA organization,…

Monument Hills senior living plan faces few objections after changes

It was smooth sailing for city staff and developers presenting a slightly modified plan for…

A rendering of a single-family unit at the proposed Monument Hills development.

Iowa City Downtown District bolsters Retail Referral Program

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) upped the ante for its ILoveIC Retail Referral Program,…

SBA approves $16.3 million in Iowa small business loans in June

The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 47 loans for $16,368,100 to Iowa businesses in June,…

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

St. Luke’s recognized for its commitment to stroke care

UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital has received the American Heart and Stroke Association’s Get With The…

St. Luke's Hospital

South Side Street Foods brings Native American flair to Iowa City 

Daniel Velasquez noticed the distinct lack of Native American-inspired food experiences in Iowa City, so…

May home sales in Iowa slip 7.7%

May’s real estate sales in Iowa slipped 7.7%, according to the Housing Trends report from…

Home sales homeownership 2023

Derek Damon named new Iowa Heartlanders head coach

Derek Damon has been named the new head coach and general manager of the Iowa…

Iowa Heartlanders team logo

His Hands Free Clinic launches capital campaign

His Hands Free Clinic is seeking the community’s help in expanding its free medical care,…

His Hands Free Clinic

General Dynamics supercomputers begin running NOAA forecast models

Experts anticipate new supercomputers, first announced in February with a contract award to General Dynamics…

GDIT

T-Mobile bringing 5G home internet to Iowa

T-Mobile is expanding 5G home internet to 81 cities and towns across five states, including…

T-Mobile 5G Iowa

New Big Grove brewing process to reduce carbon footprint

A $37,000 grant from the city of Iowa City is going toward the purchase of…

Urban Acres Real Estate surprise drivers with $5,000 in free gas

Urban Acres Real Estate gave out $5,000 in free gas at the pump July 1…

Marion City Council approves support for tax credit application for former historic church

UPDATE: At a special session June 30, the Marion City Council approved an initial financial…

First Methodist Church

Site work under way for NewBo Lofts housing project

Construction is under way on the NewBo Lofts housing development in southeast Cedar Rapids –…

NewBo Lofts housing development rendering

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital installs The C.A.R.E. Channel

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has installed The C.A.R.E. Channel on TVs in patient…

A screenshot of The C.A.R.E. Channel, now available at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital.