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Travel Iowa launches Goldie, AI-powered travel assistant
Following in the footsteps of larger tech-focused communities, Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Iowa Tourism Office has launched Goldie, a custom AI travel assistant. Powered by GuideGeek’s artificial intelligence technology, launched by Matador Network, travelers planning a trip to Iowa can…
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…

Startup fosters entrepreneurial community in Decorah
By Gigi Wood DECORAH – University of Iowa alum and serial entrepreneur Jason Trout has…

The Fresh Market to open in Cedar Rapids
By Angela Holmes CEDAR RAPIDS — Next year Corridor grocery shoppers will have another option…

Next Gen. Summit focuses on multi-generational workplace
Photo courtesy of Photos By Harmony By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE—Are you a traditionalist, baby boomer,…

New Pioneer Co-op selects Cedar Rapids
By Cindy Hadish CEDAR RAPIDS – New Pioneer Food Co-op’s third store will bring 50…

Orchestrating University of Iowa building projects
Story by Pat Shaver Photo by Rachel Jessen IOWA CITY—As a wrecking ball was tearing…
FilmScene to screen first film this week
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—An entertainment option that has been missing in downtown Iowa City…






