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Tip Big Grove Brewery’s new ‘Tigerhawk’ and help the Hawkeyes

The University of Iowa Athletics Department and Big Grove Brewery have announced a new licensing partnership featuring the launch of TIGERHAWK, a premium lager designed to generate revenue for university sports programs. The agreement designates the Solon-based brewery as the…

Eastern Iowa Airport posts record January passenger numbers for 23rd straight month

The Eastern Iowa Airport has kicked off 2026 with another record-breaking month, posting a 5%…

Eastern Iowa Airport terminal modernization gate 12

DCI Group tapped as construction manager of Gather Iowa project

DCI Group, an Iowa-based construction management firm with locations in Des Moines, Iowa City and…

A rendering of Gather Iowa, a 10-acre mixed-use development project planned for Coralville’s southeast commercial district.

Rayser Holdings acquires Pella-based Skunk River Block & Pallet

Cedar Rapids-based Rayser Holdings, Inc. has acquired Skunk River Block & Pallet, Inc., a custom…

Iowa City Council approves property purchase for veteran affordable housing

A plan to provide affordable housing for homeless veterans gained traction Tuesday, when the Iowa…

1102 Hollywood Boulevard in Iowa City, pictured Feb. 18, 2026.

Iowa housing market posts gains in listings, inventory to open 2026

The Iowa housing market entered the new year with increased inventory and steady buyer activity,…

Home sales

Linn County approves rezoning for memory care unit near Hiawatha

A rezoning application that will allow the development of a memory care facility north of…

Linn County memory care facility 2

Iowa City denies liquor license renewal for Fieldhouse Bar & Grill

Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…

The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill at 138 S. Clinton St. in Iowa City, pictured Feb. 18, 2026.

Linn County data center ordinance gets final approval

Any company looking to build a large-scale data center in unincorporated areas of Linn County…

Linn County supervisors data center ordinance

Iowa’s renewable energy boom tops $23 billion in investment, CSI report finds

Iowa’s rapid expansion of renewable energy has generated more than $23 billion in private investment…

Wind turbines

Nicolet Bankshares completes merger with MidWestOne Financial Group

Nicolet Bankshares, Inc. has completed its merger with MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc., with Iowa City-based…

MidWestOne's location in downtown Iowa City.

IAM union condemns Whirlpool layoffs at Amana facility

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers has condemned Whirlpool Corporation’s announcement of 341…

Whirlpool Amana refrigerator plant

Delta Dental of Iowa launches $2 million loan fund to support dental practice ownership

Delta Dental of Iowa has announced a $2 million revolving loan fund aimed at helping…

Delta Dental headquarters

Coralville ed-tech firm’s reading platform tapped as partner in Wyoming Department of Education literacy program

The Wyoming Department of Education has landed a nearly $10 million federal grant to expand…

Whirlpool to lay off off 341 workers at Middle Amana plant

Whirlpool has announced plans to lay off 341 workers at its Middle Amana plant, according…

Whirlpool plant Middle Amana

St. Ambrose University to join Heart of America Athletic Conference as full member in 2026-27

St. Ambrose University in Davenport will join the Heart of America Athletic Conference as a…

St. Ambrose University logo