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Cedar Rapids, Iowa City Named to Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live
Two Eastern Iowa cities were recognized on Livability.com’s annual Top 100 Best Places to Live list for 2026, highlighting the region’s appeal in affordability and quality of life. Iowa City, earned No. 31 spot nationally, while its neighbor, Cedar Rapids…
UIHC to open two urgent care clinics in the Quad Cities
University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) has announced plans to open two urgent care clinics…
Linn County supervisors approve new ‘agritourism’ ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday, Nov. 15 amending the…
Foodliner celebrates grand opening of Cedar Rapids terminal
Foodliner officials gathered Thursday, Nov. 16 to celebrate the grand opening of the company’s new…
Buy 319 encourages community members to shop local for holiday season
As the holiday season draws nearer, Shop Local initiatives in Eastern Iowa are rolling out…
CR Brickstone grand opening celebrates city’s latest affordable housing option
Debi Durham took the opportunity to reference Greek mythology Thursday, Nov. 16 as developers gathered…
Greater Iowa City Inc. launches first annual meeting since forming in July
Greater Iowa City, Inc. launched its first event as an entity on Wednesday, Nov. 16,…
Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 3.2% in October
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in October, up from 3.1% a year…
Marion passes moratorium on certain commercial developments in fastest-growing areas
Even as the Marion City Council approved the final consideration of an ordinance imposing a…
Red cup rebellion: Iowa City Starbucks workers join strikes happening nationwide
On Thursday, Iowa City Starbucks employees picketed outside the Clinton Street Starbucks as part of…
Iowa ranks as the third top state searching online for ‘Black Friday’
For decades, Black Friday has been a tradition for U.S. households kicking off their holiday…
Chocolate Shop owner, veteran Ben Davis receives SBA’s Impact Award
Ben Davis, co-owner of the Marion Chocolate Shop in Uptown Marion, was recognized with the…
Universities respond to Board of Regents’ diversity and inclusion recommendations
Iowa’s regent universities are preparing groups to review their own diversity, equity and inclusion programming…
Solar utility projects seek approval in Johnson County
A solar utility project has its sights set in rural Johnson county, with the potential…
New Starbucks to replace former Cedar Rapids Hardees
A new Starbucks location is set to replace the former Hardees restaurant at the corner…
VIDEO: Ginsberg Jewelers closing after 93 years, four generations of family ownership
Ginsberg Jewelers in Cedar Rapids, one of Iowa’s oldest family-owned jewelers, is closing after 93…
