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Meet the couple behind the inaugural Cedar Rapids Marathon
Jake Jass has written a children’s book and is “addicted” to golf. Laura Jass grew up in Keokuk, playing volleyball, tennis and softball in high school, and graduated from the University of Iowa. The couple have two children — ages…
Iowa City manufactured home residents call for rent moratorium, access to clean, safe water
Johnson County manufactured home park residents are calling for a two-year moratorium on rent hikes,…

Lawsuit challenging Cedar Crossing casino gaming license denied
An Iowa District Court judge has denied a lawsuit challenging the wording of a 2021…

The Downtown Dish: The Ambassadors of Iowa City with Keyon Shelby and Betsy Potter
On this episode, Charlie is on a summer break so Anna is joined by special…

Manufacturing, ag industry experts weigh in at Tariff Town Hall
Business leaders and farmers gathered at Cedar Ridge Distillery in Swisher on Tuesday to weigh…

Real Success: Clare Duffy & Eric Hanson, co-hosts of The Morning Scramble
Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson are the co-hosts of The Morning Scramble, the morning radio…

Clickstop Named to Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Best Workplaces list
Clickstop has once again earned national recognition as one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for…

Can Iowa keep up with rising electricity demand?
For the first time in decades, Iowa is seeing a marked increase in electricity demand,…

New ‘Cedar Rapids’ sign installed on Mays Island
A new signature “Cedar Rapids” sign is now in place on Mays Island in downtown…

John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center taps Dana Rupe as new director
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC) has tapped Dana Rupe, founder of…

NewBoCo’s Iowa Startup Accelerator to relaunch this fall
After a two-year hiatus, the Iowa Startup Accelerator is returning this fall with a renewed…

UPDATE: Collins Aerospace confirms layoffs at Cedar Rapids, Decorah operations
Collins Aerospace confirmed it has laid off 131 employees from its Cedar Rapids and Decorah…

Iowa Board of Regents votes to increase universities’ tuition, raise presidents’ wages
Students at Iowa’s public universities will see higher tuition and fees in the 2025-26 academic…

Regents pause decision on controversial policy allowing students to opt out of DEI, CRT coursework
The Iowa Board of Regents are revisiting a policy that would excuse students from taking…

Iowa Board of Regents consider early-phase projects that would pave way for UI patient tower
At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, the University of Iowa requested approval of…

University of Iowa launches ‘Flight Funds’ to share revenue with student athletes
Iowa Athletics announced it will join the NCAA House settlement, taking a major step toward…






