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Feed Iowa First launches Global Graze event to support emerging farmers
Feed Iowa First has announced the launch of Global Graze: Raising Funds for Local Farming, a new fundraising event aimed at supporting emerging farmers and strengthening local food systems in Linn County. Scheduled for Sept. 12 from 5–8 p.m. on…
The Halal Guys’ grand opening this weekend
The Halal Guys, known for its Middle Eastern cuisine with an American twist, will open…
The Downtown Dish: A special episode
On this episode: Anna and Charlie sit down with the team behind the original Downtown…
SBA reports $195.9 million in Iowa loan approvals for 2024 fiscal year
The Iowa district office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the agency’s fiscal…
Iowa housing market defies year-end trends with strong gains
The Iowa housing market continued its year-end surge, defying expectations of a seasonal slowdown, according…
Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Sam Gelman, The Webster
Sam Gelman is the co-owner of The Webster and The Paper Crane, two restaurants in…
Cedar Ridge Distillery unveils latest limited edition of American Single Malts
Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, has unveiled the fourth…
Former Wells Fargo building in downtown Cedar Rapids to be repurposed as real estate office
Local Realtor Tiffany Earl Williams and the firm she founded, Midwest Equity Group, are planning…
Council approves development agreement for proposed casino
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement…
Iowa City Animal Center announces 1,500 square foot addition
The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center has announced plans for a 1,500-square-foot addition…
Trees Forever partnered with 112 communities in 2024
Trees Forever, a Marion-based nonprofit environmental organization, completed tree planting projects in 112 communities across…
McGrath Family of Dealerships named 2024 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
For many Eastern Iowans, the name “McGrath” has become perpetually linked with the sale and…
Linn County Anesthesiologists partner with UnityPoint Health; Mercy to launch its own anesthesiology team
Linn County Anesthesiologists, PC (LCA), the area’s only anesthesiology practice, has formed an exclusive partnership…
Johnson County unveils Trip Connect, evening transit service geared toward workers, students
Johnson County Social Services, in collaboration with NTS Horizons, has launched a new transportation initiative…
VenuWorks announces new Cedar Rapids executive director
VenuWorks has named Darren Stearns as the executive director for Cedar Rapids facilities, including the…
