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Ulta Beauty to open new location at Westdale Town Center

Beauty retailer Ulta Beauty will open a new location at Westdale Town Center in the first quarter of 2026, the shopping center’s developer announced. Frew Development Group, which owns and operates the center, said it turned over the retail space…

Breaking down the banking crisis

The recent banking meltdown has left many Americans with more questions than answers. The stunning…

Iowa Donor Network designated a Tier 1 OPO

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have designated North Liberty-based Iowa Donor Network…

SBA approves $20.2 million in Iowa small business loans in March

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

MEDCO publishes Q1 2023 Marion Community Index

Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the first quarter…

Cedar Lake, African American Museum projects receive Enhance Iowa grants

The Enhance Iowa Board has awarded a total of $17.75 million in grants to 20…

Former nurse to open I.C. Pilates in May

An Iowa City native and former nurse is opening I.C. Pilates, a workout studio at…

I.C. Pilates is opening in downtown Iowa City this May. CREDIT IOWA CITY AREA BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

IEDA approves assistance for three innovation startups in Iowa

Iowa City’s SmartScripts Holdings LLC is one of three Iowa startups receiving innovation funding through…

Kalona SuperNatural battles traditional ag practices

Demand for dairy products originating from regenerative agriculture sources — and the environmental and nutritious…

Kalona SuperNatural has a vision of helping Amish and Mennonite dairy farmers around the country. CREDIT OPEN GATES GROUP

Build My Future event exposes area students to construction field

A total of 751 students from 41 schools in seven Eastern Iowa counties have signed…

Residents benefit from Oaknoll music therapy program

At Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City, music is not a luxury. It is essential.…

Music therapist Meghan Ross interacts with a resident during a one-on-one music therapy session at Oaknoll Retirement Residence.

Coralville unveils RAGBRAI 2023 theme, logo

‘Cheers to the years’ will be the official motto for Coralville’s overnight RAGBRAI 2023 stop,…

Local officials presented Coralville's logo and theme for its overnight RAGBRAI stop in July. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Coe announces dedicated scholarships for Iowa Wesleyan students

As part of its commitment to helping students stay in Iowa and providing a seamless…

Coe College

IWD launches online portal for veterans, families

Iowa Workforce Development announced on Friday, April 7, that it has launched a new online…

Iowa WorkForce Development

IBC projects positive six-month economic outlook

The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its first-quarter Economic Outlook Survey (EOS) for 2023.…

Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball commemorative bobblehead unveiled

A special limited-edition bobblehead commemorating the Iowa Hawkeyes women’s basketball teams’ historic 2022-23 season was…

Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball bobblehead