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Clock House Brewing to assume operations of Iowa Brewing Company
Clock House Brewing will take over operations of Iowa Brewing Company’s Third Street taproom, continuing production of its brands while introducing new offerings and events. The Cedar Rapids-based brewery announced the transition on its Facebook page in late July, noting…
Eastern Iowa Airport receives $3.6 million federal grant for new baggage handling control system
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids has received a $3.6 million federal grant from…

New affordable housing development planned near westside library site
A new 192-unit affordable housing development is in the works adjacent to the site of…

Kirkwood president selected for Aspen Institute Presidents Fellowship
Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher has been named one of 25 leaders chosen for…

Winners of 2024 Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge announced
The winners have been announced from the month-long Eastern Iowa Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge. Winners…

Iowa unemployment rate remains at 2.9% in September
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in September amid a labor force that…

Marion city council approves six-month extension of limited development moratorium
The City of Marion has extended its development moratorium in key rapidly-growing portions of the…

Leaders praise ‘transformational’ new Westside Library at groundbreaking ceremony
As hundreds of community leaders and library officials gathered Oct. 18 for a groundbreaking ceremony…

FeatherStone senior living community hosts grand opening celebration
FeatherStone at Hickory Hill, a new senior living community in Iowa City, held its grand…

Iowa Economic Development Authority approves innovation funding for FBB Biomed
Last month, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a $250,000 Innovation Acceleration Launch Fund loan…

CRBT donates $100K for new Linn County housing program
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that it has donated $100,000 to the…

‘Out of sight, out of mind’: UI study reveals bias in insurers’ climate change risk strategies
A new study by a University of Iowa researcher has found that, when it comes…

Xavier Catholic Schools to remodel, repurpose former Toyota Financial Services building for new middle school
The Xavier Catholic Schools Board announced plans Oct. 17 to remodel the existing Toyota Financial…

Former Aflac president Fred Crawford named Tippie’s first executive in residence
Fred Crawford, former president and COO of supplemental health insurance provider Aflac, will be the…

UI Health Care and Air Methods to open new AirCare helicopter base in Quad Cities
University of Iowa Health Care, in conjunction with air medical service Air Methods, has announced…

IC Downtown District announces Back to Dubuque Street Celebration
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD), in partnership with Dubuque Street businesses, the City of…
