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André Perry, executive director of Hancher Auditorium, speaks on the Downtown Dish podcast. CREDIT ICDD

The Downtown Dish: André Perry, Hancher’s role in Iowa City’s arts scene

In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone discuss new businesses and upcoming events in downtown Iowa City. The highlight is an in-depth interview with André Perry, executive director of Hancher Auditorium, who shares insights…

Iowa ABI Business Day will bring business, legislative leaders together

The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) will bring together business leaders from around…

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Health Care Summit speaker: Parallel integration can address crisis

Tim Sagers gets straight to the point: We’re spending more in the U.S. on health…

Tim Sagers Captive Health

Tuesday Morning files for bankruptcy, closes Iowa stores

National home goods and decor retailer Tuesday Morning is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and…

Tuesday Morning's Coralville location will close permanently as a result of the company's latest bankruptcy filings. CREDIT NOAH TONG

EIHC offers Saturday vaccine clinics, free transportation

Eastern Iowa Health Center in Cedar Rapids is offering eight Saturday clinics for individuals interested…

Affordable housing projects set for southwest Cedar Rapids

Two neighboring city-owned properties in southwest Cedar Rapids are set to be redeveloped for affordable…

Homes for Iowa affordable housing

Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant headed to Iowa River Landing

At the former home of La Vecina, West Des Moines-based Blue Agave Mexican Restaurant is…

A Mexican restaurant is coming to Iowa River Landing in Coralville. CREDIT BLUE AGAVE MEXICAN RESTUARANT

North Liberty picks fire station site, advances new park proposal

North Liberty City Council moved forward Feb. 14 with plans to construct a second fire…

A North Liberty Fire Department truck CREDIT CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY

Alliant Energy named a Forbes ‘Best Employer’ of 2023

Alliant Energy has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers for the…

Alliant Energy

Gov. Reynolds, IEDA announce $2M in Manufacturing 4.0 Funding

Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced on Wednesday, Feb. 15,…

Lawsuits can cause trouble for industry competitors, UI study finds

A study from the University of Iowa shows that when one company is sued by…

Lawsuits can prompt industry competitors to behave more transparently. CREDIT PEXELS

Plans for age-restricted, gated development in Cedar Rapids advance

An age-restricted, gated housing development in northeast Cedar Rapids is moving forward in Cedar Rapids…

Pella gated community

NAHB: Housing affordability declines again, but turning point ahead

Mirroring a steep rise in mortgage rates that began in the early part of 2022…

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Forbes Home study: Iowans spend eighth lowest income percentage on rent

New research from Forbes Home has found the states that are spending the least percentage…

Forbes Home rent income

Think Iowa City Restaurant Week introduces passport, food drive

Think Iowa City’s 2023 Restaurant Week is shifting back to its roots, after pandemic changes…

Leadership Iowa opens nominations for 2023-24 class

The deadline to nominate Iowans for Leadership Iowa’s 2023-24 class is April 1.  Nominations are…