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University of Iowa launches ‘Flight Funds’ to share revenue with student athletes

Iowa Athletics announced it will join the NCAA House settlement, taking a major step toward sharing revenue directly with student-athletes. The department plans to fully participate at the highest allowable level under the settlement, marking a new era of opportunity…

Oja wins Linn Area Credit Union emerging entrepreneur contest

Oja, a Korean-inspired restaurant owned by Chef Kwai Butler, has won the inaugural Emerging Entrepreneur…

Oja is slated to open inside NewBo City Market in June. CREDIT LINN AREA CREDIT UNION

Mercy Cedar Rapids named among nation’s top cardiovascular hospitals

Mercy Cedar Rapids has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, according…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

Bankers Trust, Horizons partner on homebuyer education programs

Bankers Trust and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance are partnering to address a need for…

First time homebuyers

West Bank recognized as a top-performing community bank

West Bank has been named one of the top-performing large community banks in the United…

West Bank Coralville

Cornell College offering help to Iowa Wesleyan students

Following the news of Iowa Wesleyan’s closing, Cornell College is stepping up to provide financial…

Cornell College

State fund that protects farmers is set to go broke

A state fund that protects farmers from losses when grain dealers and warehouses go bankrupt…

Iowa grain dealers losses

WalletHub: Iowa, Minnesota among highest tax burdens

Iowans and Minnesotans face among the top 10 highest tax burdens in the nation, according…

North Liberty announces Centennial Park information sessions

The city of North Liberty will hold three public information sessions regarding the $16 million…

A rendering of a future Centennial Park Center Stage at night.

Recipients of Iowa’s first CDL training grants announced

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has announced the first recipients from a new grant program to…

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Registration begins April 1 for Especially for You race

Registration for the 33rd annual Especially for You (EFY) Race Against Breast Cancer opens April…

Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months

UPDATE: The Linn County Board of Supervisors on March 29 formally extended the county’s moratorium…

Charlie Nichols Linn County Planning and Development

Da Flava Unit expands, serving hip-hop, Caribbean flair

Da Flava Unit, a North Liberty food truck, has expanded its business and opened inside…

First opening its food truck during the early months of the pandemic, Da Flava Unit now sells Carribean "fusion" food at its Xpress location inside Iowa City Marketplace as well, the owners said. CREDIT NOAH TONG

South District Market opens in Iowa City

The highly-anticipated South District Market opened at 947 U.S. 6 in Iowa City on Tuesday, March 28.…

Supporters and organizers at the ribbon cutting for the new South District Market on March 28, 2023. CREDIT SOUTH DISTRICT MARKET

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Tasha Lard

Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Tasha Lard, owner of JD Beauty Supply, and a leader…

Tom Cilek

Kirkwood, Coe to sign new articulation agreement

Kirkwood Community College and Coe College, both located in Cedar Rapids, have agreed to sign…

Kirkwood