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Iowa Children’s Museum to host first adults-only night

The Iowa Children’s Museum will host its first adults-only event Nov. 14, offering visitors 21 and older a chance to explore the museum after hours. The “After Dark” event will run from 7 to 10 p.m. and will feature activities…

GALLERY: See inside phase one of North Liberty’s Centennial Park project

On Wednesday, June 4, a select group of community leaders received an exclusive tour of…

A small group of community leaders toured the Centennial Park project on Wednesday, June 4, getting an early look at North Liberty’s upcoming event venue. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Iowa Leading Indicators Index increases in April

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) rose to 106.9 in April, up from 106.8 in…

Iowa Leading Indicators Department of Revenue

Johnson County Board of Supervisors hears proposal for immigrant welcome center

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors heard a proposal for an immigrant welcome center on…

Audience members and presenters of the proposed immigrant welcome center pose with the Johnson County Board of Supervisors June 4, 2025.

GALLERY: New Boys & Girls Clubs Busse Unit officially opens its doors

It didn’t take long for local kids to begin enjoying the features of the Boys…

Boys & Girls Clubs 11 John Tursi

Islamic Services of America strengthens global halal role with Indonesian partnership

Islamic Services of America (ISA), a Cedar Rapids-based halal certification agency, signed a Letter of…

Islamic Services of America signing Indonesia

St. Ambrose, Mount Mercy University complete first step in historic merger

St. Ambrose University has officially become the “parent company” of Mount Mercy University, 10 months…

St. Ambrose president Amy Novak and Mount Mercy president Todd Olson sign a "strategic combination" agreement on Thursday, Aug. 1. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Don Hummer Trucking receives national recognition

Don Hummer Trucking has received a series of honors from industry partners and professional organizations,…

Don Hummer Trucking

Bettendorf company purchases former Pearson offices in Iowa City

A Bettendorf-based commercial real estate development company has purchased the former Pearson offices in Iowa…

Aerial view of the former Pearson campus at 2510 N. Dodge St. in Iowa City.

Tom Pientok named president and CEO of Folience

Folience has appointed Tom Pientok as its new president and chief executive officer, effective June…

Tom Pientok Timberline

Eastern Iowa Airport sets another new passenger record in April

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) reported a record number of passengers in April, with 125,992…

Eastern Iowa Airport terminal sign

Tariffs in the spotlight: Corridor firms address concerns, possible approaches

If there’s one point of certainty about the status of U.S. tariffs with foreign nations,…

Crystal Group director of production Kara Kortenkamp and supply chain director Katie Wagner validate dimensions on a machined metal component at the company’s Hiawatha facility. CREDIT CRYSTAL GROUP manufacturing

How tariffs may impact Iowa’s economy: UI economist explains trade risks

The national discussion of tariffs has raised several complex questions about the process of international…

Anne Villamil economist

Goolsbee cautions Iowa ag, manufacturing industries: Economic changes ahead

With its reliance on agriculture and manufacturing, the Midwest economy is especially sensitive to global…

Chicago Fed President and CEO Austan Goolsbee makes a point at the Monday, June 2 QCBJ Mid-Year Economic Review at Rhythm City Casino Resort. CREDIT TODD WELVAERT

Coralville Farmer’s Market returns for 2025 season

The Coralville Farmer’s Market is back for another season at the Iowa River Landing. Wednesday…

A vendor with the Coralville Farmer's Market

Junior Achievement announces 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame honorees

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has announced the 2025 Corridor Business Hall of Fame…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa Business Hall of Fame award text