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State of Mind owner Carissa Starleaf in her store July 7. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Creativity is a state of mind for this Marion gift shop

A new gift shop in Uptown Marion is selling a little bit of inspiration mixed with a side of retro. State of Mind, opened May 17 at 1107 Seventh Ave. Suite 106, offers a kaleidoscope of colorful novelties and handcrafted…

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…

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Council approves development agreement for proposed casino

Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement…

Cedar Crossing casino new rendering

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…

Trees Forever neighborhood tree captains

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…

Jaymie McGrath accepts the “Coolest of the Cool” award for McGrath Family of Dealerships during the Coolest Places to Work celebration at Field Day Brewing Dec. 4. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

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…

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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…

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VenuWorks announces new Cedar Rapids executive director 

VenuWorks has named Darren Stearns as the executive director for Cedar Rapids facilities, including the…

New South of 6 executive director harnesses the power of marketing

Maurice Davis has held many roles over the years.  The entrepreneur, author, National Guard veteran,…

Maurice A. Davis has been named the executive director of the South of 6 Iowa City Business District SSMID.

Jodi Schafer named talent attraction director for Collaborative Growth Initiative

Jodi Schafer has been hired as the new Talent Attraction Director for the area’s Collaborative…

Juli Schafer Collective Growth Initiative Talent Attraction Director

Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective…

Pedestrians line the sidewalk on E. Iowa Avenue in Iowa City.

Linn County pursuing new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines

Linn County officials are pursuing a new set of regulations on the construction of hazardous…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids officials ‘actively pursuing’ new grocer for former First Avenue Hy-Vee

Cedar Rapids leaders are “actively pursuing” a Kansas City-area “price-impact grocer,” about operating a new…

First Avenue Hy-Vee empty

Greater Iowa City launches regional ‘Strategic Investment Districts’ 

Greater Iowa City, Inc., has announced the launch of Strategic Investment Districts in Iowa City,…

Greater Iowa City, Inc. opens registration for Executive Leadership Program

Greater Iowa City, Inc. is teaming up with the Tippie Leadership Collaborative to provide the…

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