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Honeycrisp apples begged to be picked at Wilson's Orchard & Farm in Des Moines.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture unveils Choose Iowa passport to boost agritourism

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has launched the Choose Iowa Passport, a free, interactive digital tool that connects Iowans and visitors with local farms, orchards, farm-to-table restaurants and boutique retailers offering Iowa-grown and made products. Developed in partnership between…

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…

Cracken's Grill 'n Chill in Iowa City. CREDIT NOAH TONG

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…

Iowa Capitol carbon dioxide pipeline rally

SOKO Outfitters now offering consignment outdoor gear

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

SOKO Outfitters

City View High School to share space with Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

City View Community High School, the Cedar Rapids Community School District’s new magnet high school,…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Demolition schedule set for former Marion library building

The demolition schedule for the former Marion Public Library building has been formally set. At…

Old Marion Public Library

Technology, innovation, equity driving progress at New Leader Manufacturing

As with all manufacturers, change has been the constant with New Leader Manufacturing. In the…

New Leader Jeremy Wild, Rocki Shepard

Big Brothers Big Sisters names new CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa has named Melissa…

Melissa Walker is set to be the next CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa. CREDIT BBBS

Perspective Therapeutics: New name, new headquarters

Precision and personalization are just two of the characteristics that Perspective Therapeutics executives agree make…

Wolf Carbon files petition for carbon dioxide pipeline

Wolf Carbon Solutions has filed its petition for a carbon dioxide pipeline with the Iowa…

Wolf Carbon carbon dioxide hazardous material pipeline

Economic report: UI equals 4% of state’s gross domestic product

The University of Iowa produces an economic impact equivalent to about 4% of the state’s…

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University of Iowa seeks residential property, expanded parking

In addition to other proposals brought before the Board of Regents Feb. 22, the University…

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Stead Children’s Hospital windows to cost $45 million

A plan to replace damaged windows at the Stead Family Children’s Hospital for $45 million…

Stead Family Children's Hospital University of Iowa faulty windows lawsuit

CellSite Solutions expands into Texas, Alabama

CellSite Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, is expanding to new locations in Texas and Alabama…

CellSite Solutions

ABI Business Horizons 2023 registration now open for Iowa high school students

Iowa high school students currently in grades 9-12 may now register for the Business Horizons…

Iowa ABI

CBJ Health Care Summit panelists address health care costs, competition

A group of local health care panelists fielded a series of questions from Corridor Business…

CBJ Health Care Summit panelists