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Mirrorbox Theatre officially announces plans to close

Mirrorbox Theatre in Cedar Rapids, a nonprofit theatre company founded by Cavan Hallman in 2018 as “Iowa’s home for contemporary theatre” and new plays, has announced it will officially close at the end of 2025. “Unfortunately, we’ve recently uncovered financial…

Iowa City pushes to preserve Pagliai’s Pizza building

The historic brick building that houses Pagliai’s Pizza, an iconic pizza restaurant operating in Iowa…

A&A Pagliai's Pizza, located at 302 E. Bloomington St. in Iowa City CREDIT REMAX

IntelliSee partners with AtlasIED

IntelliSee, a leading AI risk-mitigation platform located in Coralville, recently announced a partnership with AtlasIED,…

A comparison graphic showing Intellisee's capabilities. The Coralville company recently announced a partnership with AtlasIED, a company specializing in the commercial audio and security industries.

Iowa City enters agreement with Block by Block, enhanced metropolitan cleaning service

In an effort to advance its Safe and Clean Downtown initiative, the Iowa City Downtown…

A pedestrian walks the sidewalk on a portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City. The city and Iowa City Downtown District are partnering to contract Block by Block, a national cleaning firm that specializes in keeping downtown area clean and safe.

Iowa Business Council projects positive six-month economic outlook

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2024,…

Iowa Business Council

Iowa City council OKs second reading rezoning former Kirkwood campus

The Iowa City council passed a second reading, 5-1, considering an ordinance that would rezone…

Kirkwood's Iowa City campus, located at 1828 Lower Muscatine Road.

Hilton to acquire Graduate Iowa City

Multinational hospitality company Hilton Hotels & Resorts is acquiring Graduate Iowa City as part of…

Front entrance of the Graduate Iowa City, 210 S. Dubuque St.

Iowa City Downtown District opens pop-up store as part of new initiative

A new pilot program to attract new retail concepts to downtown Iowa City, In the…

In the Meantime, at 21 S. Linn St. in Iowa City, is a new pilot program by the Iowa City Downtown District to attract and support businesses.

Field to Family Online Market launches week of Earth Day

Field Field to Family, an Iowa City nonprofit that increases access to and education around…

Field to Family kicks off its Online Market season the week of Earth Day. Pictured: Online Market food drive in September 2023, hosted by CommUnity Crisis Services.

Regus becomes first new tenant of former Transamerica office buildings

The former Transamerica office buildings in northeast Cedar Rapids have their first official new tenant…

Regus Cedar Rapids

New winery coming to Anamosa

One mile northeast of Anamosa on Highway 151, among the iconic rolling hills frequently depicted…

Judy and Dan Lubben, Marion couple with Anamosa roots, are building a wine tasting and event center at 13504 Highway 151.

North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign nears finish line for $3.5 million goal

The city of North Liberty is reaching the end of its year-long campaign to raise…

North Liberty Centennial rendering

Marion mayor: Central Plaza is ‘crowning jewel’ of recent improvement projects

The March 28 groundbreaking ceremony for the Central Plaza project in City Square Park represents…

Marion Central Plaza rendering

X Marks the Arts: new campaign aims to bolster Iowa City’s Cultural & Entertainment District

A new collaborative campaign to showcase the vibrant Downtown Iowa City Cultural & Entertainment District,…

John Schickendanz, Executive Director of The Englert Theatre, and Tammie Walker, Director of the University of Iowa School of Music, address the crowd at a special First Round celebration hosted at FilmScene at The Chauncey on March 27.

Officials: New 12th Avenue floodgate important, but flood protection efforts must continue

Even as federal, state and local leaders gathered March 28 for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for…

12th Avenue floodgate ribbon cutting

Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies, dies at 73

Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), died on March 26 in Skokie,…

Dr. Joseph Walder, founder of Integrated DNA Technologies, died March 26.