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New independent sci-fi bookstore opens in Riverside
A new independent bookstore specializing in sci-fi and fantasy opened Aug. 30 in Riverside. Gnoll’s Loot Table, located at 51 E. First St., offers new and used genre sci-fi and fantasy book titles in the town of Riverside, known as…
University of Iowa named top public school for writing in the country
The University of Iowa was the top-ranking public institution in the country for writing, according…

Relay For Life of Linn County hosting daylong celebration
The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Linn County is planning a new daylong…
Corridor entrepreneurs develop business events
The summer cohort of Builders and Backers in Iowa City is winding down, and local…
Partner violence signs can be spotted with UI researcher’s program
University of Iowa researcher Beth Livingston has created a free online training program for employers…

BAE Systems awarded anti-jam receiver contract for F-15 jets
BAE Systems has received a $13 million contract for advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) technology…

Work begins on new RAGBRAI mural in downtown Cedar Rapids
Work is now underway on a two-story-high mural featuring colorful images of bike riders. The…

Iowa City approves 13-story high-rise site plan by CA Ventures
Chicago-based developer CA Ventures has finally had a site plan approved by Iowa City staff…

Coe College rises 10 spots in Washington Monthly’s college guide
Coe College continues to climb the ranks of liberal arts colleges which contribute to the…
Amana Farms joins Cargill RegenConnect program
Amana Farms is enrolling 3,300 acres of their 2022-23 crop fields into Cargill RegenConnect –…

Crystal Group hosts Future Ready Iowa advisor, celebrates Innovation Fund award
Crystal Group, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged computer and electronic hardware based…

SBA approves $14.7 million in Iowa small business loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 27 loans for $14,796,200 to Iowa businesses in August,…

CR hosting special events during Welcoming Week
Welcoming Week begins this Friday as several inclusive events will take place around Cedar Rapids.…

ImOn announces free Wi-Fi service on Iowa City’s North Linn Street
ImOn Communications has announced that it has launched free Wi-Fi service on North Linn Street…

Iowa City Area Home Builders Association wins award for best PR program
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has been recognized for its outstanding Public…

Duane Arnold Solar rezoning proposals approved
UPDATE: Capping a long and often contentious evaluation process, the Linn County Board of Supervisors…






