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Iowa City Downtown District seeks director for new Arts Alliance

The Iowa City Downtown District has launched a search for a director of the Iowa City Arts Alliance, a new full-time position created to coordinate and advocate for the region’s arts and cultural community. The director will be employed by…

SouthGate Companies acquires 87-unit Iowa City residential portfolio

SouthGate Companies has closed on the acquisition of the Eastbrook Flats and Silver Slope residential…

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Degree-job mismatch driving Iowa graduate exodus, CSI report finds

A new report from Common Sense Institute (CSI) Iowa finds that a mismatch between the…

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Samsung Electronics to relocate, expand within Cedar Rapids

Samsung Electronics is relocating within Cedar Rapids and expanding its research and development operations as…

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Kirkwood Foundation launches $15 million campaign focused on scholarships, workforce development

The Kirkwood Foundation has publicly launched a $15 million fundraising campaign aimed at expanding scholarships,…

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Christian Brothers Automotive opens first Cedar Rapids location

Christian Brothers Automotive (CBA), a national automotive repair franchise, announced the official opening of its…

Lubben Vineyards of Anamosa wins pair of awards at 2026 Iowa Wine Growers Association banquet

Lubben Vineyards & Wines took home two awards from the Iowa Wine Growers Association’s 2026…

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Millstream Brewing acquires Kismet Kombucha

Millstream Brewing Co., based in Amana, has acquired Kismet Kombucha, adding the small-batch kombucha brand…

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Career Opportunity: Media Consultant at Corridor Business Journal

Are you a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships? Corridor Media Group, publisher…

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Geifman Group eyes more Iowa City expansion after early success

After a successful first venture into the Iowa City market, Bettendorf-based Geifman Group is looking…

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Relish the Region to debut in Cedar Rapids, celebrating local culinary talent

Relish the Region, a new tasting event celebrating the culinary and cocktail creativity of area…

Kirkwood report identifies workforce skill gaps through 2027

More than 62% of employers in Kirkwood Community College’s seven-county service area reported difficulty filling…

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East Central Iowa Council of Governments names new Executive Director 

The East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) appointed Ellen Habel its next executive director,…

Mount Mercy names Olson as campus president following St. Ambrose integration

Mount Mercy University has named Todd Olson its campus president, a role he will assume…

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Russell father-daughter team raises the family business to new heights

In Eastern Iowa, Russell may be one of the most recognized businesses of its kind.…

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Don Hattery, co-founder of Shive-Hattery, dies at 96

Don Hattery, co-founder and former president and chairman of Shive-Hattery, died March 18, 2026, at…

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