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Biaggi’s in Cedar Rapids permanently closed

Biaggi’s has permanently closed its Cedar Rapids location after 25 years of operation, according to an announcement posted Monday morning, June 29 on the restaurant’s Facebook page. The Italian restaurant, at 320 Collins Rd. NE, opened its doors in 2001.…

Iowa Donor Network reports 376 organ transplants in 2025

Iowa Donor Network served 1,604 donor families in 2025, with 124 organ donors and 1,308…

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UnityPoint at Home agencies score top national rankings

UnityPoint at Home has been recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as…

Unitypoint at home

Canada consul-general: U.S. economic relationship with Canada remains vital despite ‘turbulence’

Despite recent “turbulence in international markets,” Canada and the United States – especially Iowa –…

Canada consul general Beth Richardson

Tru Art Advertising Calendars acquires historic calendar company

Tru Art Advertising Calendars, based in Iowa City, has acquired M Line Calendars, a company…

Tru Art Advertising Calendars

Construction teams package 30,000 meals at QTS Data Center site

Construction workers building QTS’s seven-building data center campus assembled 30,000 meals Wednesday, Jan. 28, for…

Construction workers building QTS's seven-building data center campus assembled 30,000 meals Wednesday, Jan. 28. CREDIT QTS

Excellence in Action Awards recognize regional leadership, collaboration

 The 2026 Excellence in Action Awards were held Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Hy-Vee Center…

Greater Iowa City, Inc. and partners hosted the Better Together 2030 Excellence in Action Awards on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at the Hy‑Vee Center at Centennial Park in North Liberty, Iowa. The event honored recipients of the Sizzle, Bravo, and Catalyst Awards for their leadership in community development and regional collaboration. Community leaders, stakeholders, and business partners gathered to celebrate impactful contributions toward shaping a thriving, resilient region.

Linn County Historic Preservation Commission accepting grant applications from nonprofits

The Linn County Historic Preservation Commission is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations for its…

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Cedar Valley Humane Society to launch soft opening of new facility next month

The Cedar Valley Humane Society announced the soft opening of its new adoption facility, marking…

Cedar Valley Humane Society Adoption Shelter

Iowa’s ‘silver tsunami’: Baby boomers delay retirement as workforce ages

The term “baby boomer” made its debut in America in 1963, when Leslie J. Nason…

Retired John Whitcomb works as a Hy-Vee maintenance technician. CREDIT Annie Smith Barkalow

Alliant plans for natural gas-fired power plant at Prairie Creek moving forward

Alliant Energy’s plans for a natural gas-fired power plant near the Prairie Creek generating station…

Prairie Creek generating station natural gas

Coralville Council clears path for esports arena with rezoning, site plan approval

A proposed commercial subdivision in Coralville that includes an esports arena gained traction Tuesday evening,…

The highlighted area shows the 15.38 acre future site of the Lucky Pete commercial subdivision, located immediately west of Lowe's and between Second Street and Interstate 80 in Coralville.

Plumb Supply building new $15.2 million facility in Cedar Rapids

Plumb Supply Company is planning a new $15.2 million logistics and warehouse facility in Cedar…

Plumb Supply new facility

Business of Sports: Iowa City gym skips resolution rush

Adam Rees is not your typical fitness coach. And Grit Gym is not your typical…

Grit Gym

Peering into 2026: Eight industry predictions from Corridor leaders

As 2026 begins, business leaders across Eastern Iowa are navigating a landscape marked by both…

Crystal ball 2026

Data Link Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, lands $248 million Navy radio production contract

Data Link Solutions has secured a $248 million U.S. Navy contract to produce tactical radio…

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