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New IowaWORKS center will facilitate greater collaboration with Kirkwood, area leaders say
Job development leaders say the opening of the new IowaWORKS center, near Kirkwood Community College in southwest Cedar Rapids, represents more than a relocation – it will provide an opportunity for increased collaboration and workforce program expansion. The new center,…
Cedar Crossing will offer more than a casino, supporters say
From three live entertainment venues and three restaurants to an arts and cultural center that…

Chrome Horse is closing in September
Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo area, has announced its upcoming…

Kirkwood F&B director named among ’40 Women to Watch’
The Iowa Restaurant Association has named a Cedar Rapids food and beverage (F&B) director as…

City of Swisher to rebrand with help from Community Branding Grant
The city of Swisher is gearing up for a brand refresh, courtesy of Greater Iowa…

Frontier Co-op celebrates social impact, global partnerships at ‘Doing Good, Works’ event
Iowa-based herb and spice company Frontier Co-op celebrated its commitment to social and environmental impact…

Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery
The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…

Iowa Children’s Museum celebrates 25 years of play
The Iowa Children’s Museum (ICM) first opened its doors on November 16, 1999. This Thursday,…

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations
The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

More Cedar Rapids casino details to be unveiled at Monday news conference
Leaders of an effort to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids will provide more details…

Guaranty Bank, Strand Theater redevelopment plans moving forward
The redevelopment of the historic former Guaranty Bank and Strand Theatre buildings in a prominent…

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union team up for a greener Iowa with limited-edition pale ale release
Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have announced the release of the fourth annual…

Lubben Vineyards opening new location in Anamosa
Dan and Judy Lubben will celebrate the opening of Lubben Vineyards in Anamosa with a…

Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return
As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…

The Downtown Dish: a connected campus with Barbara Wilson, UI president
On today’s episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by Barbara Wilson, president of the University…

Young entrepreneur works to make grain bins safer with new invention
5th-generation farmer Caleb Renner is focused on making farming safer while establishing himself as a…






