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Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village
A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech Village. Sisters Books & Nooks, founded by Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, will focus on romantasy, horror, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, banned books and LGBTQIA+ voices.…
Iowa City to expand affordable homeownership program
A program aimed at giving lower and moderate income Iowa City residents a chance at…
NewBo City Market executive director resigns
NewBo City Market’s executive director announced he is resigning his position effective Saturday, June 26,…
Iowa City revises local mask mandate
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has lifted the local mask mandate according to a release…
FRYFest is returning this fall after a 2020 hiatus
After a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020, FRYFest is back. According to an announcement by FRYFest…
Coralville mayor ends face covering mandate
Citing last week’s Centers for Disease Control advisory that vaccinated Americans can congregate without masks,…
Collins Aerospace updates Venue Cabin Management System
Cedar Rapids-based Collins Aerospace has announced a series of updates for its VenueTM Cabin Management…
ACT earns Research-Based Design product certification
Mosaic™ by ACT® Adaptive Academic Learning has earned the Research-Based Design product certification from Digital…
USDA awards $17M to three watershed projects in Iowa
Three regional conservation projects in Iowa have received federal funding, the Iowa Department of Agriculture…
Cedar Rapids-based Inteconnex opens new headquarters
Cedar Rapids-based Inteconnex, a leading physical security integrator, continues to expand its business with the…
Iowa House and Senate compromise on taxes, move budget bills
The Iowa Senate passed a major tax bill Monday evening that will accelerate income tax…
BAE Systems lands $325 million contract for GPS modules
BAE Systems, Inc. has received a $325.5 million contract from the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency…
Amana Colonies ‘quietly innovative’ with top-notch technology
Despite its historic small-town charm that takes visitors back to a simpler era, Amana is…
Cedar Rapids company Syncbak leading the streaming revolution
Jack Perry is no stranger to technology and innovation. In his professional career, he’s shepherded…
Small packages: UI nanotechnology firm gets $2 million boost in fight against cancer
A novel technology that delivers anti-cancer drugs via nanoparticles to tumors – and helps physicians…
Economic Alliance announces new positions for staffers
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced the realignment and promotion of three staff…
