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Cedar Rapids, Iowa City Named to Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live
Two Eastern Iowa cities were recognized on Livability.com’s annual Top 100 Best Places to Live list for 2026, highlighting the region’s appeal in affordability and quality of life. Iowa City, earned No. 31 spot nationally, while its neighbor, Cedar Rapids…
OPN Architects, RDG among 2022 AIA Iowa Design Awards winners
Several Iowa architecture firms, including Cedar Rapids-based OPN Architects and RDG Planning and Design, were…

Performing arts boarding high school opens in Iowa City
Auditions will be held January and February 2023 at ICON Arts Academy, a new performing…

Collins Community Credit Union lays off 38 employees
Collins Community Credit Union has laid off 38 employees. According to a Worker Adjustment and…

Rural Ideas Network receives grant boost for innovation efforts
The Rural Ideas Network has been awarded a $412,105 grant from the federal Economic Development…

Marion library soft opening officially slated for Nov. 10
The new Marion Public Library is now set for a “soft opening” on Thursday, Nov.…

Marion Wal-Mart liquor license suspended for 30 days
The liquor license of the Marion Wal-Mart has been suspended for 30 days. The suspension…

ACP awarded Supplier of the Year by Burger King North America
ACP, Inc., a manufacturer of commercial high-speed and specialty ovens based in Cedar Rapids, has…

Coa Cantina tequila bar to open in Iowa City
A Des Moines-based tequila bar named Coa Cantina is opening up its first location in…

Especially for You Race sets a new record
A record-setting 15,800 people registered for the 32nd annual Especially for You Race Against Breast…
SPACs have less reliable financial reporting, UI study finds
Acquisitions made with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) are more likely to have mistakes…

Women’s clothing store Daily Thread opens at Lindale Mall
Women’s clothing retailer Daily Thread has opened as the newest retailer at Lindale Mall in…

Matt Dodds of Dupaco elected to ICUL Board of Directors
Matt Dodds of Dupaco Credit Union has been elected to serve as chair of the…

UI Health Care– Iowa River Landing celebrates 10 years
The UI Health Care– Iowa River Landing location opened its doors a decade ago. When…

Shelter House wins architecture and design award
Shelter House in Iowa City has been named one of two winners for the 2022…

Linn County Board of Supervisors awards $150,000 in grants
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded $150,000 in grants from its Legacy and…





