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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 event Aug. 7-10. The studio, which opened in 1999, has served as a creative space for families, artists and others seeking hands-on art experiences. The…
Cedar Rapids city buildings will require masks regardless of vaccination status
The City of Cedar Rapids said it will begin requiring visitors, regardless of vaccination status,…
UI professor: Consider shopping for holidays now
So-called “Christmas in July” sales have become a summertime staple, fueled by retailers’ desire to…
MidWestOne Bank hosts Rock the Chalk in downtown Iowa City this Friday
The 5th annual Rock the Chalk hosted by MidWestOne Bank takes place Friday in downtown…
Reverse supply chain: Liquidators and resellers profit from excess stock
The Ornery Octopus Surplus and Liquidation store in Hiawatha isn’t open Mondays, but that doesn’t…
Marion Community Build in search of next home
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) is in search of its next single-family residence to renovate…
Nearly 200 applications for broadband grants following $100M investment
The State of Iowa received 178 applications from broadband providers for the latest Empower Rural…
Park. Look. Lock. Help avoid child heatstroke and vehicular tragedies
As temperatures rise, so does the risk of vehicular, heat-related illnesses and deaths in children.…
Younger crowd heads to thrift stores
Thrift-store shoppers are getting younger and hipper. “They’re really looking for those items donated by…
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic announces robotic-assisted knee surgery
Steindler Orthopedic Clinic announces the latest advancement in joint replacement surgery – robotic-assisted partial and…
Tanager Place achieves national accreditation
Tanager Place has achieved national accreditation from the New York-based Council on Accreditation (COA). The…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index: June 2021 Report
The Iowa Department of Revenue released the Iowa Leading Indicators Index June 2021 Report and…
Johnson County partners with United Way to offer Social Services grants to nonprofits
Johnson County Social Services is accepting Social Services Block Grant applications for the FY23 –…
Iowa DOT plans for future widening of I-380 in Johnson and Linn Counties
The Iowa Department of Transportation gave public notice Friday of corridor preservation for the Interstate…
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics ranked among nation’s best
For the 32nd year in a row, the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals”…
International Paper reports strong second quarter earnings
International Paper reported second quarter earnings Thursday, topping analysts’ estimates in most categories. The company,…
