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Coralville Farmer’s Market returns for 2025 season

The Coralville Farmer’s Market is back for another season at the Iowa River Landing. Wednesday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. June 4 through Oct. 1, vendors can be found at a greenspace located at the corner of Iowa River…

Waverly scores big on Mumford & Sons festival stop

By Angela Holmes [email protected]   The stars aligned for Waverly last week, as organizers of…

Startup Weekend-Cedar Rapids starts Friday

Professionals who would like some inspiration for their existing business and entrepreneurs seeking fresh feedback…

Builders and renovators express optimism for year ahead

By Adam Moore [email protected] Optimism filled the halls of the Greater Iowa City Home Builders…

Health Care Summit: Cost-saving measures need top-down support

by Chase Castle [email protected] Wellness programs and accountable care organizations can reduce companies’ health care…

Iowa City ready for its close-up

By Ashley Levitt [email protected] Iowa City may lack the ocean views or the big-name designers…

SRI investing makes inroads in Corridor

By Dave DeWitte [email protected]   Socially responsible investing has become a bigger part of the…

Rockwell Collins chief says growth will mean jobs

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] CEDAR RAPIDS—With an important new business segment, a series of major…

Uber takes pass on Iowa City

By Chase Castle [email protected] Following the Iowa City Council’s approval of new regulations for taxis…

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Washington County goes all in on solar

By Emery Styron [email protected] Farmer Ken Reed says he was just making a good business…

Valentine’s Day means big sales for some retailers

By Angela Holmes Expressing your love on Valentine’s Day is big business. According to the…

City Carton sold to Republic Services

UPDATED 2/6/15, 2:30 CST By Chase Castle [email protected] Locally owned City Carton Recycling in Iowa…

Cedar River concerns bring rural, urban partners together

By Dave DeWitte The growing nitrate and flooding problems along the Cedar River are bringing…

New study supports impact of local food economy

By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS—Local foods are not only good for your health, they are…

Turner Alley continues CR beer boom

By Dave DeWitte Craft beer enthusiasts will soon find a taste of Cedar Rapids in…

Creative Corridor branding enters outreach phase

By Dave DeWitte The campaign to brand Iowa’s Creative Corridor as a region will enter…