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Report: Iowa farmland values tick up 1.3%, outlook remains positive
Iowa cropland values edged up 1.3% on a statewide average between September 2025 and March 2026, according to the Land Trends and Value Survey presented by the Iowa Farm and Land Chapter #2 REALTORS Land Institute. Tillable acre values rose…
Muscatine memories: Dr. Kim gets ready for homecoming
Dr. Jim Yong Kim — a former World Bank president, and current educator and global…

MedBerry wins top prize at University of Iowa’s Startup Games
The 2024-25 edition of the Startup Games, hosted by the University of Iowa’s John Pappajohn…

Long John Silver’s reopened in southwest Cedar Rapids
The Long John Silver’s restaurant at 2630 Williams Blvd. SW in Cedar Rapids has now…

Years in the making, work on ConnectCR project set to begin next year
In the grassroots planning stages since the early 1970s, construction of the two-phased ConnectCR project…

US News & World Report ranks UI Health Care for best children’s hospital in Iowa
University of Iowa Health Care’s Stead Family Children’s Hospital has been recognized in nine pediatric…

279-acre mixed-use development eyed for Springville
A sprawling 279-acre development has been proposed for the town of Springville, located just south…

Lil’ Drug Store continues explosive growth as it celebrates 50 years
Back in 1974, Lil’ Drug Store began with a simple value proposition: “If you’re driving…

Board of Regents approve UI Health Care’s acquisition of oncology clinic
The Iowa Board of Regents has approved University of Iowa Health Care’s $280 million asset…

Negotiations with mediator set as strike against Cargill in Cedar Rapids enters second week
Negotiations are set to begin Wednesday with a federal mediator regarding the ongoing strike by…

Empowered Solutions Collective launches with focus on equity
Sarah Blais and Tamara Marcus have combined their varied backgrounds to address equity, social justice,…

Washington County Hospitals & Clinics recognized as Top 20 Critical Access Hospital at National Rural Health Conference
Washington County Hospital and Clinics (WCHC) was recognized last month for its commitment to excellence…

The Downtown Dish with John Kenyon and Andrew Sherburne
On Today’s Episode: Anna and Charlie are joined by John Kenyon, Executive Director of Iowa…

‘Everyone Can Work’: Iowa City celebrates 34 years of ADA, spotlights inclusion and disability employment at downtown event
Iowa City marked the 34th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and…

University of Iowa Health Care seeks $280 million acquisition of oncology practice to expand cancer treatment in Iowa
The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking approval from the Iowa Board of Regents…

Especially for You Race sets participation record
A record-setting 16,679 people registered for the 34th annual Especially for You Race Against Breast…






