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Iowa Healthiest State Initiative opens nominations for 2026 awards

The Iowa Healthiest State Initiative are looking for four individuals whose work has made a significant impact on the physical, social and mental well-being of Iowans for the 2026 Healthiest State Annual Awards. Unlike previous years, the 2026 awards will…

Virtual Soldier Research program saves military time, money

For 40-plus years, the Army has been waiting for someone like 18-year-old Santos. He runs,…

A metallic sign on a door has a silhouette of a soldier holding a gun. A circle goes around the soldier with the words "Virtual Soldier Research."

Five Sinclair convenience stores in Cedar Rapids area close abruptly

Just months after the five former Kwik Shop convenience stores in the Cedar Rapids area…

Sinclair station Cedar Rapids

Nick Glew joins Community Savings Bank as VP lending

Nick Glew, former president of the Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO),  has joined Community Savings Bank…

Kalona Family Dental looks to change people’s perceptions of dentistry

As the only dental office in a community of more than 2,600 people, Kalona Family…

ICCSD’s Center for Innovation taking shape

The Iowa City Community School District is in the beginning stages of its Center for…

Iowa City Community School District sign by Dodge Street.

Meta donates new virtual reality headsets to Tippie College of Business

Students in the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business will soon be able to…

Tippie College of Business

Cedar Rapids becomes anchor tenant in Alliant Energy community solar garden

The City of Cedar Rapids is now an anchor tenant of Alliant Energy’s community solar…

Alliant Energy community solar garden

Cedar Rapids Country Club’s tennis plan clears final city council hurdle

After hearing another batch of public comments – mostly from opponents – about the Cedar…

Cedar Rapids Country Club tennis facility proposal

Collins Aerospace looks to cut costs; ‘minor workforce reductions’ reported

Collins Aerospace is moving to cut costs in the face of financial headwinds buffeting the…

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

Hibu acquires Signpost’s marketing technology platform

Hibu Inc., based in Cedar Rapids, has acquired the marketing technology platform of Signpost, Inc.,…

Hibu Cedar Rapids

Gilbert Street bridge project seeks bidders

Iowa City is currently seeking bidders for the Gilbert Street bridge reconstruction, a project with…

A car drives past a pedestrian on the Gilbert Street bridge.

Interstate widening projects speed forward, stall in parts of Eastern Iowa

Sharply higher construction costs over the past two years have contributed to slowing the exploration…

Pagliai’s continued legacy

Consistency is the “secret sauce” behind the longtime success of A & A Pagliai’s Pizza,…

ICAD, Business Partnership rebrands as Greater Iowa City, Inc.

The recently merged Iowa City Area Development Group (ICAD) and the Iowa City Area Business…

The Greater Iowa City, Inc. blue banner displays its new logo.

First housing units at Crossing on Boyson nearing completion

The first building in the Crossing on Boyson housing development in Hiawatha is expected to…

Crossing on Boyson rendering