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Cedar Rapids Marathon first event

Business of Sports: Cedar Rapids Marathon a hit — and organizers are already planning for 2027

Amanda Zhorne doesn’t consider herself a runner these days, but she loved the first Cedar Rapids Marathon earlier this month. “It’s been a while since I’ve used running shoes for anything other than working in a kitchen,” Ms. Zhorne said.…

Iowa City Downtown District partners with University of Iowa on First Round, monthly networking series

The Iowa City Downtown District has partnered with the University of Iowa Office of Innovation…

First Round logo

Iowa lawmakers look to create standard language for county renewable energy regulations

A House subcommittee advanced a bill Wednesday, Feb. 11 that would create standard language for…

Wind energy turbine

New downtown Iowa City café blends Middle Eastern, Western cuisine

A new café combining Middle Eastern and Western culinary traditions opened at 14 S. Clinton…

Le Crave occupies the former Molly's Cupcakes location at 14 S. Clinton St. in Iowa City.

Mixed-use project to breathe new life into downtown building

A new mixed-use building project is coming to a long-vacant downtown commercial building along Second…

Mixed-use project downtown Cedar Rapids

F&M Bank CEO joins Chicago Fed advisory council

Nate Dunn, president and CEO of F&M Bank, has been selected to join the Federal…

Nate Dunn, F&M

The Downtown Dish: The past, present, and future of the Iowa City arts scene

In this episode of “Downtown Dish,” hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone chat about…

John Engelbrecht, PS1

Cornell College president to step down; search begins for 16th president

Cornell College has launched a national search for its 16th president following current President Jonathan…

Jonathan Brand Cornell

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…

An operator is shown working in the control room of a nuclear power plant. STOCK IMAGE

NewBoCo to lead Iowa Aviation Technology Center development

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

NewBoCo

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,…

A masked restaurant worker stands behind a counter holding a bowl of food.