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Lawsuit challenging Cedar Crossing casino gaming license denied
An Iowa District Court judge has denied a lawsuit challenging the wording of a 2021 Linn County gambling referendum and the subsequent issuance of a casino gaming license to Linn County, removing a key potential obstacle to the ongoing construction…
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…

Obama stumps for expanded broadband
CEDAR FALLS—Touting the success of the high-speed broadband service provided by Cedar Falls Utilities, President…

Iowa Brewing to ride local beer wave
By Dave DeWitte The craft brewing movement seems to be coming on strong in the…

Iowa City to revamp downtown retail strategy
By Angela Holmes The new year promises to breathe some new life into downtown Iowa…

Building owners facing new tax uncertainties
By Dave DeWitte An unintended consequence of Iowa’s massive 2013 property tax reform law could…

Iowa’s venture funding landscape getting greener
By Dave DeWitte The arrival of the first venture fund using Iowa’s new Innovation Fund…

Sale proposed for struggling Gretter auto dealerships
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The Gretter Ford and Chevrolet dealerships in Washington could be…

CR cereal makers fight soggy sales
By Dave DeWitte CEDAR RAPIDS—Changing American breakfast habits are forcing cereal manufacturers to downsize and…

Whirlpool plans investment, new product at Middle Amana plant
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Whirlpool Corp. has launched initiatives to become an employer of…

Forbidden Planet features pizza, vintage arcade games
By Angela Holmes IOWA CITY—The Forbidden Planet on the Pedestrian Mall in downtown Iowa City…

Coe students pitch into the spotlight
By Adam Moore Six teams of Coe College business students gathered on the top floor…

Winter a playground for outdoor lovers
By Angela Holmes [email protected] Although many Eastern Iowans are preparing to hibernate for the duration…

Dining options multiply in CR district
By Cindy Hadish homegrowniowan.com Patience has been the cornerstone for the owners of a…






