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GALLERY: University of Iowa researchers celebrate launch of satellites
On July 23, a Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, carrying two University of Iowa-built satellites into orbit. The launch kicked off TRACERS, a $171.6 million NASA-funded mission – the largest externally funded research…
Linn supervisors table ‘agritourism’ ordinance
An ordinance designed to provide more policy guidance to “agritourism” and other public agricultural experiences…

Allegra honored for sales growth, exceptional customer support
Eric and Ben Van Kerckhove, owners of Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Cedar Rapids, have…

UI Tippie College of Business to honor Kyle Krause
Kyle J. Krause, founder & CEO of Krause Group, will receive the Oscar C. Schmidt…
Marion, Housing Fund partner to offer housing rehab program
The City of Marion has partnered with the Housing Fund for Linn County to provide…

Building that houses iconic A & A Pagliai’s Pizza for sale
The building that houses the beloved and iconic A & A’s Pagliai’s Pizza in Iowa…

Thoeming announces resignation as Downtown District program manager
Jesse Thoeming has announced his resignation as the program manager for the Cedar Rapids Metro…

Iconic Hamburg Inn No. 2 reopening in time for homecoming week
An iconic Iowa City diner is making its comeback after a monthslong closure and change…

Iowa Local Food Day connects students to farmers, local produce
Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed Sept. 27 to be Iowa Local Food Day, an observance…

Hands Up Communications named one of America’s top small businesses
A Cedar Rapids business is among America’s top 70 small businesses, according to the U.S.…
Coe selected to participate in Work-Based Learning Consortium
Cedar Rapids-based Coe College is implementing an industry-leading experiential learning platform as part of its…

UIHC North Liberty hits halfway mark
The University of Iowa Healthcare Center in North Liberty has hit the halfway mark for…

Cultivate Hope Corner Store receives grant to support mission
Cedar Rapids non-profit Matthew 25 has received a grant from the John and Cindy Family…
Iowa City transit ridership up 53% since last year
Iowa City has seen a significant increase in bus ridership owing to the Fare Free…

Marion council eliminates east-west runway from airport’s long-term plan
There are no longer plans to build an east-west runway at the Marion Airport. At…

Collins Aerospace awarded $280.4 million radio contract from Navy
Collins Aerospace has been awarded a $280.4 million contract by the U.S. Navy to build…
