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NJCAA Division II Volleyball Championship

NJCAA volleyball championship partnership extended with Cedar Rapids through 2030

Cedar Rapids will continue to host the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Championship through 2030 after the National Junior College Athletic Association announced a three-year extension of its partnership with Cedar Rapids Tourism. The championship will remain at the Alliant Energy…

Second and third readings of Linn County data center ordinance rescheduled

Linn County officials have rescheduled the second and third readings of a new ordinance that…

Paul Sabotta Linn County data center ordinance public hearing

McGrath sisters open ‘I’ll Meet You There’ in the Czech Village

Inside a renovated Czech Village storefront that once sat empty, customers settle into comfortable chairs…

The historic Czech Village building features plenty of natural light for readers. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Dream City founder, executive director honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Frederick Newell, executive director and founder of Dream City, received the Lifetime Achievement Award Feb.…

Dream City's Executive Director and Founder Fred Newell speaks during the facility's grand opening Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

Temporary Duane Arnold training facility to open later this spring

The proposed restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center hasn’t yet received formal authorization from…

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NewBoCo to lead Iowa Aviation Technology Center development

NewBoCo will spearhead ecosystem development for the Iowa Aviation Technology Center, a regional initiative aimed…

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Linn supervisors approve first reading of rezoning for memory care facility, over objections

Despite the objections of dozens of area property owners and the recommendation of the Planning…

Linn County memory care facility 2

Iowa City considers rescinding alcohol license suspension for downtown bar

Iowa City staff will recommend rescinding a 14-day alcohol license suspension imposed on The Fieldhouse…

The new location for The Fieldhouse Bar at 138 S. Clinton St.

Small Business employment index dips slightly in January

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its January Jobs Report on Feb. 6,…

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Corridor Business Journal honored by Iowa Newspaper Association with two awards

The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) was honored with two awards at the statewide 2026 Iowa…

CBJ INA

TIME, Ally Financial name Hiawatha auto dealer Dave Wright 2026 Dealer of the Year

Dave Wright, president of Dave Wright Nissan Subaru in Hiawatha, has been named the 2026…

Dave Wright Hiawatha

Dupaco CEO Joe Hearn named CUES Outstanding Chief Executive

Dupaco Credit Union President and CEO Joe Hearn has been named Credit Union Executive Society…

Joe Hearn

22 local restaurants set for 2026 Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week

Twenty-two local restaurants will participate in the 14th annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, scheduled for…

Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week

Iowa Leading Indicators Index rises slightly in December

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index increased 0.2% in December to 107.8, up from 107.6 in…

Iowa Leading Indicators Department of Revenue

Iowa Ceramics Center, Eastern Iowa Arts Academy announce collaborative programming

The Iowa Ceramics Center and Glass Studio and Eastern Iowa Arts Academy have formed a…

Photo by KoolShooters ceramics

Iowa House Republicans propose changes for apprenticeship, workforce training

Iowa House Republicans released their plan Wednesday, Feb. 4 to fill workforce shortages in Iowa…

Taylor Collins Iowa Legislature Republicans workforce