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Crisp & Green to open first Eastern Iowa location at Iowa River Landing

Minnesota-based fast-casual restaurant chain Crisp & Green will open its first Eastern Iowa location at Iowa River Landing in early 2026. The health-focused restaurant, which operates in 15 states, will occupy 805 E. Second Ave. in Coralville. Crisp & Green…

Snyder named new Folience president

Chris Snyder has been named Folience’s new president, effective Sept. 5, company officials announced Friday.…

Folience

McCalley-Whitters resigns as NAMI Linn County director

Mona McCalley-Whitters, Ph.D., executive director of NAMI Linn County for the past four years, has…

Mona McCalley-Whitters NAMI Linn County

Miller resigns as Trees Forever president, CEO

Kiley Miller has resigned as president and CEO of Marion-based Trees Forever, the organization announced…

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Honkamp named a Top 200 accounting firm

A newly released ranking reveals that Honkamp, P.C. remains one of the nation’s most successful…

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First Interstate subscribes to Alliant Energy solar garden

First Interstate Bank is increasing its sustainability efforts by subscribing to a community solar garden…

Alliant Community Solar Garden site

Indigenous business woman paves way for Native American fashion, culture in Iowa City

At just 5 years old, Alicia Velasquez began making clothes for her dolls. Using her…

Alicia Velasquez is the artist and entrepreneur behind The House of Dotł’izhi, 327 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, Native American shop. CREDIT SIMONE GARZA

Vernon to step down as The District executive director

As Monica Vernon’s tenure as executive director of The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia…

Monica Vernon The District

See inside Field Day, North Liberty’s first brewery

Field Day Brewing Co. started as a simple Facebook message. Co-founder of the new North…

The 20,000 square foot Field Day Brewing is seen at 925 Liberty Way on July 25. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT

Right to Start will host a forum on entrepreneurship with Republican candidates

Right to Start, a national nonprofit organization championing entrepreneurship as a civic priority, will host…

Forbes ranks Dupaco a top small employer in America

For the second time in a month, Forbes has recognized Dupaco Community Credit Union. This…

Habitat for Humanity presents Women Build classes

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is conducting monthly Women Build classes aimed at empowering women…

Survey seeks input on the design of LightLine Loop

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking community input on the design of key elements…

Receiver sought for Iowa City hospital that’s alleged to be in a ‘financial freefall’

An Iowa City hospital that is alleged to be in a “financial freefall” and on…

Mercy Hospital-Iowa City. located at 500 E. Market St. in Iowa City, is alleged to be in a “financial freefall.” (Photo via Google Earth)

IPR awarded Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows

Iowa Public Radio has received a $200,000 Legacy Grant from Prairie Meadows to update critical…

Linn County names new facilities director

Luke Fischer has been named the new Linn County facilities director. As facilities director, Mr.…