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North Liberty Community Pantry to unveil new facility June 23
The North Liberty Community Pantry will open a new facility at 350 W. Penn St. on Monday, June 23, at 9:30 a.m. Executive Director Ryan Bobst said the organization has experienced unprecedented growth in the number of neighbors seeking food,…
SBA issues loans to three Corridor businesses in February
Three Corridor businesses received a total of $4.774 million in loans from the U.S. Small…

Cedar Rapids seeks to modify agreement with Westdale redevelopment firm
Cedar Rapids officials are in the process of modifying its agreement with Frew Development Group…

UnityPoint, Presbyterian explore forming new health care organization
West Des Moines-based UnityPoint Health and New Mexico-based Presbyterian Healthcare Services have signed a letter…

Iowa City VA to participate in practice-changing initiative
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has tapped the Iowa City VA Health Care System…

UI helps economics professor continue research in Ukraine
The UI Tippie College of Business is helping an American University Kiev professor pursue economic…

Iowa House pipeline restrictions clear committee as deadline approaches
A bill that would require carbon dioxide pipeline companies to get voluntary easements for at…

Pitch competition won by Iowa City startup FitMeReach
Iowa City entrepreneur Dady Mansaray will receive $25,000 to invest into his startup business, FitMeReach,…

Eastern Iowa Airport sets groundbreaking for final phase of modernization project
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) will hold a groundbreaking ceremony at 1 p.m. Monday, March…

Tim Schroeder receives AIA national College of Fellows recognition
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated Tim Schroeder, president of Neumann Monson Architects,…

Agriculture drones reach new heights
While many headwinds rocked the agriculture world in 2022, one constant remained the same —…

Winners announced in Top Chef competition
Winners have been announced in the 13th annual Top Chef: Downtown event held Feb. 27…
Coralville edtech company WordFlight named showcase finalist
WordFlight, an online assessment and intervention solution for elementary students struggling to achieve reading fluency…

Cracken’s Grill ‘n Chill opens in Iowa City
Cracken’s Grill ‘n Chill has opened in Iowa City at 2221 Rochester Ave. inside a…

Iowa Senate fails to move eminent domain pipeline bill
There isn’t enough support in the Iowa Senate to enact new legislation that would restrict…

SOKO Outfitters now offering consignment outdoor gear
SOKO Outfitters, a Cedar Rapids retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel, is now offering…
