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Eastern Iowa Airport sets May passenger record

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) saw its highest-ever passenger total for the month of May, recording 153,589 travelers — a 19% increase over May 2024 — the airport announced Thursday. This marks the fifth consecutive month of record-breaking passenger numbers…

Coffee Emporium sold to North Liberty couple, rebranding and expansion ahead

A popular Johnson County coffee chain has switched hands. Coffee Emporium, which has locations in…

Coffee Emporium, located at 925 E. 2nd Ave. in Coralville, has recently changed hands.

Horizons proposes new senior center for Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids could have its first senior center since 2008, if a proposal from Horizons,…

Horizons senior center Cedar Rapids

MERGE Iowa City hosts ribbon cutting for renovated coworking space

The downtown Iowa City coworking space MERGE held its grand reopening yesterday evening, drawing a…

Successful downtown construction projects all about attitude, Main Street Iowa specialist says

A positive attitude is key to a successful outcome for large-scale downtown construction projects, Main…

Brooke Prouty Downtown Conference construction session

North Liberty is booming. Here’s a list of housing developments in the works

You don’t have to be an expert in real estate or economic development to see…

Recently finished townhomes line the west side of North Kansas Avenue. The homes are part of new subdivision Water Tower Place.

Adam Keune named executive director of Iowa JPEC at University of Iowa

Adam Keune, co-founder of Higher Learning Technologies based in Coralville, has been appointed as the…

Adam Keune, new executive director of the Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business.

HACAP acquires Olivet Mission property, expands community services

In a move aimed at bolstering community services, the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.…

Olivet Neighborhood Mission building

Durham talks triumph, challenges of downtown revitalization

Size doesn’t matter – at least to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The way…

Debi Durham, director of the IEDA and Iowa Finance Authority, speaks at the Paramount Theater Aug. 6 for the IEDA 2024 Iowa Downtown Conference.

Five small businesses receive Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business grants

Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts received $50,000 in state grants after successfully…

John and Taylor Lillibridge owners of Goldfinch Tap + Eatery in Marion. CREDIT MAIN STREET IOWA

Steindler Orthopedic opens new location in Cedar Rapids

Steindler Orthopedic Clinic has opened a new location in Cedar Rapids – its first clinic…

Steindler Orthopedic Cedar Rapids clinic

Collins Aerospace awards NewBoCo $100,000 grant to support STEM programs

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) announced on Tuesday that the organization has been awarded…

Young participants work with LEGO-based projects during a CoderDojo held at Wellington Heights Community Church in Cedar Rapids in February. Cedar Rapids-based NewBoCo has been offering a number of learning opportunities, including CoderDojos and Code 101s, in public spaces throughout the community in an effort to make them more accessible. CREDIT NEWBOCO

Iowa City businesses get a boost with CoSign+ program

Iowa City has been recognized as one of the top 50 best places for families…

Signs for Scout's Honor and Camp are prominently displayed on Iowa Avenue. Both eateries were recipients of CoSign.

Linn County groups file casino gaming application with Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission

An application for a Linn County casino gaming license was formally filed Aug. 2 with…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project

Greater Iowa City, Johnson County nonprofits launch new Board Leadership Program

Greater Iowa City, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, and United Way of Johnson &…

The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.

Dream City breaks ground on $3 million entrepreneurial hub renovations

With around 50 attendees gathered under a humid summer sky, Iowa City nonprofit Dream City…