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Student entrepreneurs shine in 2025 John Pappajohn Venture Competition
The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition capped off its 25th year on April 25 at the University of Iowa Pappajohn Education and Events Center in Des Moines. Eighteen student entrepreneurs representing five Iowa colleges and universities pitched 15…
Women in business address gender gap
By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS—The statistics speak for themselves. There are far fewer women than…
CR MedQuarter district enters next phase
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – The city’s medical district has a clearer vision of…
Revival focused on growing online
Story by Pat Shaver Photos by Rachel Jessen IOWA CITY—When Sheila Davisson entered into her…
DeLuxe continues to grow, organically
Story by Pat Shaver Photos by Rachel Jessen IOWA CITY—Jamie Powers has the ultimate seal of…
Forty Under 40: 2013 class represents tech industry
Story by Gigi Wood Photo by Bill Adams CORRIDOR–Another stellar class of Forty Under 40…
Innovation Expo, Creative Week bring in entrepreneurs
Story by Pat Shaver Photos by Rachel Jessen CORALVILLE — A room full of entrepreneurs,…
Coralville mayor leaves politics after about 50 years
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—When Jim Fausett moved to Coralville in 1959, the population was no…
Coralville appeals postal service relocation plans
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE — Officials in Coralville are hoping to keep an essential retail…
Market studies to determine casino’s fate
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – April 17 is right around the corner for the…
Iowa City Book Festival photos
The Iowa City Book Festival was a four-day celebration of books, reading and writing. The festival,…
Breaking news: Fareway, gastropub to open in CR Town & Country Shopping Center
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – Changes coming to Iowa’s oldest shopping center will bring…
Four nonprofit agencies unite on building project
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—With decreasing funding resources and an increasing need for services, four…
Kingston Commons to open in May
By Gigi Wood CEDAR RAPIDS – With or without the casino, it will be a…
Bruegger’s reopens in downtown Iowa City
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—New York-style bagels are returning to downtown Iowa City after a…
North Liberty hires new police chief
By Pat Shaver NORTH LIBERTY—Diane Venenga knew she wanted to be a police officer when…
