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Cedar Ridge Distillery marks 20 years with limited anniversary bourbon release

Cedar Ridge Distillery is commemorating its 20th anniversary with the release of its first-ever Anniversary Edition Bourbon, a limited offering that highlights two decades of Iowa whiskey-making influenced by wine country traditions. The new expression, crafted by Master Distiller and…

Iowa City nonprofit cinema FilmScene announces purchase of Ped Mall building

FilmScene has partnered with Resilient Sustainable Future for Iowa City (RSFIC) to purchase the historic…

Interior of FilmScene on the Ped Mall, 118 E. College St. in Iowa City.

Ingredion hosts groundbreaking ceremony for $50 million Cedar Rapids expansion

Ingredion leaders and government officials took an opportunity Wednesday, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Cedar…

Ingredion plant manager Patrick Small

Mercy Medical Center earns national stroke care recognition

Mercy Medical Center has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke…

Yellow stethoscope with a red heart under it

South of 6 unveils partnership program to support community-led events

The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has launched the So.6 Event Partnership Program,…

DJ Tone Da Boss of T1 Entertainment takes the stage during the July 12 Unity Exchange on Keokuk Street in the So. of 6 Iowa City Business District.

BODYARMOR secures naming rights for Coral Ridge ice rink

The Rink at Coral Ridge has been renamed the BODYARMOR Ice Rink under a new…

Coral Ridge Mall first opened in 1998.

Cedar Rapids to host first marathon weekend in 2026

A new running event is coming to Cedar Rapids in 2026, featuring a full Boston-qualifying…

Cedar Rapids marathon

Airport commissioner: ‘We feel blindsided’ by Alliant power plant proposal

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission and Alliant Energy representatives shared starkly different perspectives Tuesday morning…

Marty Lenss Eastern Iowa Airport

Glide & Go Skate City to launch this winter in Iowa City

A new skating rink will make its debut at the Iowa City Marketplace this winter.…

A rendering of one of the skating rinks at Glide & Go Skate City.

Linn County seeks $20,000 penalty over unpermitted wells at QTS data center construction site

Linn County Public Health is seeking a $20,000 civil penalty from Northern Dewatering after recently…

QTS data center

NewBo City Market executive director steps down

NewBo City Market Executive Director Julie Parisi is stepping down after seven years leading the…

Julie Parisi NewBo City Market

Willis Dady awarded $50,000 Lowe’s grant for Westminster House renovations

Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s Hometowns, the nonprofit announced July…

Willis Dady Westminster House

The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration

The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day…

A wall-length shelving unit teems with pottery waiting to be painted at The Potter's Obsession, 1941 51st St. NE Cedar Rapids.

Community Foundation to match gifts for Linn County public classroom projects

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announced it is once more partnering with DonorsChoose to…

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Airport commission sets special meeting Tuesday to discuss Alliant power plant proposal

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday morning to discuss Alliant…

Alliant power plant proposed location

FSB launches free seminar series for small businesses

Farmers State Bank (FSB) is launching a free, four-week program designed to provide entrepreneurs and…

FSB