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Local restaurateur Jade Luter flips concepts for Pregame Brew & Chew, Mas Margaritas
A number of new developments are in the works for several locations in local restaurateur Jade Luter’s network, including flipping the names and concepts for two existing locations and the construction of two new restaurants on the east side of…
ACT has ‘entered into an agreement’ to sell Iowa City campus
Educational nonprofit organization ACT announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Iowa…

Study: Hiawatha could support full-service hotel
Hiawatha provides a solid and feasible market for a potential full-service hotel, according to a…

GoldCap Education seeks to fill in the gaps
A new educational program designed to enhance students’ learning experiences outside of school is launching…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dawn and Brittany Schorg, Czech Feather & Down
Dawn and Brittany Schorg are the mother/daughter duo behind Czech Feather & Down, the Cedar…

Holmes Murphy launches Innovative Program Solutions
Holmes Murphy has announced the launch of Innovative Program Solutions (IPS). According to a release,…

Farm & Home Mutual Insurance celebrates 150 years in Washington
There’s no real secret why the Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association in Washington has…

Health Harmony takes home $2,500 in Final Pitch competition
A certified nursing assistant and University of Iowa undergraduate student majoring in speech and hearing…

Iowa tourism: Economic impact, quality of life and fun
It’s spring at last, and who doesn’t feel the urge to get out and enjoy…

Iowa Leading Indicators index up slightly in March
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 105.6 in March from 105.2 in February,…

State grant boosts renovation plans for former Dragon building
Developer Steve Emerson’s plan to renovate the former Dragon building in downtown Cedar Rapids has…

UI team creates technology for wound healing using carbon monoxide
A new technique that heals diabetic wounds and pressure ulcers using carbon monoxide was inspired…

Youth Employment Program returns for summer 2024
The Youth Empowered to Serve (Y.E.S.) employment program has returned to Johnson County for the…

Cedar Ridge spirits earn recognition from industry organizations
The Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher has received recognition from two major industry organizations for…

Alex Trunnell named executive director of His Hands Free Clinic
Alex Trunnell has been named the new executive director of His Hands Free Clinic in…

Cedar Rapids wins SBA award as Iowa Small Business Community of the Year
The Iowa district office of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has named the City…






