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Business of Sports: Cedar Rapids Marathon a hit — and organizers are already planning for 2027
Amanda Zhorne doesn’t consider herself a runner these days, but she loved the first Cedar Rapids Marathon earlier this month. “It’s been a while since I’ve used running shoes for anything other than working in a kitchen,” Ms. Zhorne said.…
Signage Program brings new visibility to two South of Six businesses
Two Iowa City businesses have received new exterior signage through a program funded by the…
Mercy Medical Center offers focal therapy for prostate cancer
Mercy Medical Center now offers focal therapy using high-intensity focused ultrasound as a treatment option…
Iowa utilities, ratepayer groups concerned with House energy bill aimed at ratemaking
Lawmakers advanced an energy ratemaking policy bill Thursday from a House subcommittee, but asked for…
Iowa ends 2025 with higher December labor force participation; unemployment holds steady
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 3.5% in December, matching November’s rate and…
DeLuxe Cakes & Pastries in Iowa City named James Beard Award semifinalist
DeLuxe Cakes & Pastries, an Iowa City bakery that celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2023,…
French-inspired cocktail lounge opens in downtown Iowa City
A new French-inspired cocktail lounge has opened in downtown Iowa City’s Northside neighborhood, bringing craft…
Linn County data center zoning ordinance heading to Linn County supervisors
The creation of another exclusive-use zoning district in Linn County – this one covering the…
Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois CEO to retire
Diane Nelson, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, has…
Five Seasons Lights draws more than 12,000 visitors to McGrath Amphitheatre
More than 12,000 visitors attended the 2025 Five Seasons Lights at McGrath Amphitheatre during its…
Mercy Medical Center first in Iowa to use advanced breast cancer surgery technology
Mercy Medical Center has become the first hospital in Iowa to perform breast cancer surgery…
Iowa City Community School District, JA Eastern Iowa celebrate career readiness with JA Dream Accelerator
The Iowa City Community School District, along with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, celebrated a…
Candice Luter takes star turn in ESPN NFL commercial
If you thought the woman featured in an NFL playoff commercial on ESPN this past…
Anh’s Bread Therapy blends Asian traditions with Czech pastries
Iowa is half a world away from Vietnam, but Czech Village feels like home to…
This company is helping Iowa businesses meet the energy challenge
As rising demand fueled in large measure by the recent and rapid development of data…
Duane Arnold Energy Center rezoning officially approved
The rezoning of the Duane Arnold Energy Center property was officially approved Wednesday morning by…
