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WITH GALLERY: Cedar Rapids leaders dedicate latest flood protection project near Czech Village

Flood protection for the west side of Cedar Rapids has taken a significant step forward, city leaders said Monday morning as they gathered to dedicate, and ceremonially cut the ribbon, for a major addition to the city’s permanent flood control…

Sanctuary Pub to reopen under new ownership

A beloved English-inspired watering hole is making a comeback in Iowa City. The Sanctuary Pub,…

English-inspired Sanctuary Pub, at 405 S. Gilbert St.

Per Mar Security snags No. 14 spot in security publication’s Top 100 list

Per Mar Security has snagged the No. 14 spot on Security Dealer Magazine’s Top 100…

Per Mar Security headquarters in Davenport, Iowa.

Coralville OKs 10-Year tax rebate to support Iowa River Power historic building renovation

The Coralville city council has approved a tax increment rebate to aid in the historic…

The Iowa River Power building, 501 First Ave. in Coralville, pictured Oct. 30. The building was bough last month by Old Gold, LLC, a company with an Illinois address. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Iowa housing market sees inventory, sales rise in April

The Iowa housing market showed signs of a spring resurgence in April, with significant year-over-year…

Union at Wiley Cedar Rapids housing

Bet on Cedar Rapids, O’Donnell says at annual State of the City address

Basking in the recent approval of a casino license for Linn County, Cedar Rapids Mayor…

Tiffany O'Donnell State of the City 2025

UI Health Care names Dr. Bevan Yueh first chief physician executive

University of Iowa Health Care has appointed Dr. Bevan Yueh as its first chief physician…

Dr. Bevan Yueh has been named the inaugural chief physician executive for UI Health Care.

Johnson County organizations awarded $20K to boost extreme heat preparedness

The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…

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CRBT Movies on the Riverbank returns for 20th anniversary

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its CRBT “Movies on…

CRBT Movies on the Riverbank

UI students earn top honors, $6K in Startup Incubator Pitch Competition

Three University of Iowa students earned a combined $6,000 in prize money during the Undergraduate…

University of Iowa undergraduates Patrick Igo and Landon Stoll with FLIP hold a check for $1,000 at UI JPEC's Undergraduate Startup Incubator End of Semester Pitch Competition May 9.

Willis Dady Homeless Services wins $100,000 at Rotary Grand Impact Luncheon

Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $100,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids…

Willis Dady Wins Rotary Grand Impact 2025

Johnson County accepting applications for Economic Development, Quality of Life grants

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has opened applications for Economic Development and Quality of…

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Marion honors Matt Tielebein with ‘Spirit of Marion’ award

The City of Marion has recognized Matt Tielebein as the 2025 recipient of the Paul…

matt tielebein spirit of Marion award

Casey’s opens applications for 2025 Innovative Summit

Casey’s General Stores has opened applications for its 2025 Innovative Summit, an annual competition seeking…

Casey's General Store

Mercy endoscopy unit earns national recognition

The Endoscopy Unit at Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a three-year renewal recognition for…

Mercy Medical Center

University of Iowa Health Care faculty receive national honors

Three University of Iowa researchers have received national honors for their work in virology and…

UIHC University of Iowa Health Care faculty receive national honors