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The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration
The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day event Aug. 7-10. The studio, which opened in 1999, has served as a creative space for families, artists and others seeking hands-on art experiences. The…
Winter Supper Club in Cedar Rapids inspires members to support local
The Quarter Barrel Arcade and Brewery, 616 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, was full of…

Cedar Rapids students to be honored at 14 Under 14 awards
Kids First Law Center will honor 14 young Cedar Rapids students for their exceptional leadership…

Sakharova named new Orchestra Iowa concertmaster
Julia Sakharova has been hired as the new concertmaster for Orchestra Iowa in Cedar Rapids.…

Air Force helicopter visits West High engineering students
Students at West High received a treat Friday afternoon when an UH-1N Huey helicopter landed…

UI orthopedics study therapeutic effects of essential amino acids
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics are conducting a clinical trial to determine whether essential…

Northwest Junior High students build new desks for school
Eighth grade students at Coralville’s Northwest Junior High School met with Home Depot staff on…

Hy-Vee making new donation to Caitlin Clark Foundation
Hy-Vee announced Friday, Feb. 16 that it is donating $35,690 to the Caitlin Clark Foundation,…

Kirkwood Community College recognized as a top producer of Fulbright scholars
Kirkwood Community College has been recognized by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational…

Alliant Energy Iowa president Kouba to retire; Farlinger named new president, VP of operations
Alliant Energy has announced that Terry Kouba, president of Alliant’s Iowa energy company, has announced…

Allegra Printing Iowa City announces winner of sweepstake
Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Iowa City, the local leader in marketing, print and direct…

Cedar Rapids doctor Mathew seeks to revitalize ‘The Luxe on 3rd’
A Cedar Rapids-based physician has purchased the office building at 600 Third Ave. SE, now…

Van Meter now part of Information Solutions Value-Added Reseller program
Van Meter Inc. in Cedar Rapids is now one of the first electrical distributors in…

Mayflower to continue housing students
The University of Iowa is seeing a record number of applications for fall 2024, creating…

Applications now open for Cedar Rapids ROOTs affordable housing program
Applications are now open for the city of Cedar Rapids’ Redeveloping Ownership Opportunities Together (ROOTs)…

BAE Systems completing acquisition of Ball Aerospace
BAE Systems is completing the final steps in their acquisition of Ball Aerospace from Ball…
