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Mediacom completes multi-gig broadband upgrades in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids
Mediacom Communications has completed multi-gig and symmetrical speed broadband upgrades in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, expanding the company’s upgraded service to 200,000 additional homes and businesses. According to a news release, the upgrades were completed using new technology that…
Meth-Wick appoints Kathy Horan as new chief executive officer
The Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids has announced the appointment of Kathy Horan as its…
Mediterranean grocery store brings fresh and imported goods to Cedar Rapids
Plans to open a Mediterranean grocery store in California shifted when Mohamed Mahmoud’s cousin invited…
Foundation officially launches fundraising campaign for new Cedar Rapids westside library
Today, a public library functions as much more than a repository for books and videos.…
Swamp Fox Bookstore moving to Uptown Marion in February
Swamp Fox Bookstore has begun its move to a new location at 1375 7th Ave.,…
Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces new food event: Freedom FEASTival
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival has unveiled the Freedom FEASTival, a new food-based event in…
Country-themed bar to bring boot-scootin’ beverages, dancing to Iowa City
The Iowa City Downtown District announced Jan. 29 that a country-themed bar is making its…
The Daily Iowan acquires Mount Vernon, Solon newspapers
Nationally recognized student publication, The Daily Iowan, has acquired the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun and the…
How Caitlin Clark’s stardom is impacting college athletics, marketing power of women in sports
Caitlin Clark is breathing rarefied air. The list of athletes whose marketing influence can help…
North Liberty’s Snuggie Crawl livens up slow season
On Feb. 3, the city of North Liberty invites the public to participate in its…
Iowa’s travel, hospitality industry shares impact of tourism with elected officials
The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) association gathered statewide partners for Tourism Legislative Night with…
Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards honor key Johnson County players
The threat of snow and ice didn’t deter Johnson county’s best and brightest from attending…
Board of Regents vote support for new bylaws to align UIHC, former Mercy hospital
With the due date approaching rapidly for University of Iowa’s acquisition of Mercy Iowa City…
Historic Chandler Pump building enters new era as supportive housing apartments
Iowa’s 2020 derecho almost wiped out plans to transform the historic Chandler Pump building into…
New Hyundai McGrath facility among Hiawatha development initiatives
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation (HEDCO) has announced updates on three Hiawatha business projects, including…
Community Foundation partners with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Johnson County to facilitate transition
In October 2023 the Johnson County Extension Council voted to disaffiliate with Big Brothers Big…
