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Cedar Rapids to host first marathon weekend in 2026
A new running event is coming to Cedar Rapids in 2026, featuring a full Boston-qualifying marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10K, 5K and free kids run. The Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026. Organizers say…
Cedar Rapids council approves resolutions supporting two industrial developments
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved resolutions this week supporting a pair of industrial developments…
CSI releases Iowa Housing Competitiveness Index
Common Sense Institute (CSI) Iowa has released a new study providing a snapshot of the…
Greater Iowa City Inc. unveils new agritourism brand
Greater Iowa City Inc., Johnson County’s economic development organization, has unveiled a new agritourism brand…
Cedar Rapids council picks developer for Ambroz site redevelopment, but declines to endorse proposed plan
The Cedar Rapids City Council has chosen a developer and a framework of economic incentives…
Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding
Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…
Iowa City Fire Department announces innovative partnership to protect businesses, homes
The Iowa City Fire Department (ICFD) has announced a new and innovative way to better…
BABL AI takes top prize at Iowa JPEC Innovation Challenge Awards
BABL AI, a company that employs certified independent auditors to ensure systems comply with the…
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa receives $92,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has received a $92,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation…
UI seeks Board of Regents’ approval for updated proposal renovating Duane Banks stadium
An updated proposal for renovations to the Duane Banks stadium is headed for the Board…
Leaders laud The Heights as cooperative effort to address affordable housing shortage
Addressing the ongoing shortage of affordable housing in the Cedar Rapids area requires a concerted…
Restrictions pose challenges to budding consumable hemp industry
While some portions of a new bill tightening Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp…
UI to petition Board of Regents to plan for new hydroscience research building
In a bid to expand its IIHR – Hydroscience & Engineering program, the University of…
Wake up call: UI students create hit lifestyle show after struggling for airtime
Two University of Iowa students struggling for air time on DITV, the UI’s student-run television…
Michelle Beisker named new Trees Forever CEO
Trees Forever has announced the appointment of Michelle Beisker as Chief Executive Officer, following an…
Linn County seeks feedback on utility-scale wind ordinance updates
The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission will hear proposed ordinance amendments for utility-scale wind…
