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Hornbill Asian Market set to open Cedar Rapids store Dec. 20
After a series of construction delays, the Hornbill Asian Market in Cedar Rapids is expected to open its doors this Saturday, Dec. 20, offering a variety of Asian grocery options – and, at least in part, addressing the “food desert”…
Gonder to retire as Bankers Trust Eastern Iowa market president, Heideman named successor
Bankers Trust announced Friday, Sept. 26, that Eastern Iowa Market President Jack Gonder will retire…

UI Health Care welcomes patients at new Urbandale location
University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new location in Urbandale that brings several…

IDT introduces new protein to boost precision in CRISPR editing
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a global genomics company, has released a new tool designed to…

History Center seeks community input through survey to shape future programs
The History Center is asking Linn County residents to complete a short survey to help…

Baker Group earns ninth consecutive top workplace recognition
Baker Group has been named to Iowa’s Top Workplaces list for the ninth consecutive year,…

Cedar Rapids Library Foundation completes $10 million campaign with $3.5 million gift
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has successfully closed its $10 million capital campaign following…

West Branch gift shop opens second location in Coralville
White Pumpkin Studio, a gift shop located at 102 E. Main St. in West Branch,…

Mother-daughter team dresses dreams at Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom
Jocelyn Hoyle and Deb Steenblock are the mother-daughter duo behind Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom,…

EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept.…

Juliet Abdel talks Cedar Rapids’ appeal, development strategy and more
Juliet Abdel began her tenure July 28 as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids…

Five Below to open soon at Westdale Town Center
Discount retailer Five Below is set to open a new location at Westdale Town Center…

St. Luke’s Hospital receives $28,000 grant for pediatric transport ventilator
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital has received a $28,523.50 grant from Variety – the…

Utilities, advocacy groups united in support for renewable energy development
Iowa utility companies and advocacy groups are largely united in their support of developing large-scale…

Don Hummer Trucking receives FedEx recognition
Don Hummer Trucking has received recognition from FedEx for exceptional performance in its fiscal year…

Iowa City, Coralville startups secure state funding for medical device, agriculture innovation
Three Iowa City and Coralville startups received state funding through the Iowa Economic Development Authority…






