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Johnson County sees steady tourism gains, with 5.1 million visitors in 2024
While most of the University of Iowa’s more than 30,000 students leave the area during summer break, tourism remains a major economic driver in Johnson County, drawing millions of out-of-county visitors and generating hundreds of millions in spending. According to…
Nolte named ICAD president
By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY — There will be increased regional collaboration. When Joe Raso resigned…
Augusta Restaurant hopes to expand
By Pat Shaver Nestled in the small town of Oxford sits a restaurant serving foods…
Pheasant hunting business growing
Company starts hatchery, preserve on livestock farm By Pat Shaver RIVERSIDE—Highland Hideaway Hunting’s business concept…
ACT offers wellness services, perks to employees
Free massages, fitness classes available By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY—Sandy Stewart received an email from a fellow…
Aging brain seminar offers advice, tips
Functional changes begin around age 35 By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Aging is a fact of…
Office space search, staffing begins for Blue Zones communities
By Pat Shaver and Sarah Binder CORRIDOR—It’s time to turn the Corridor blue, one healthy choice…
Cedar Rapids casino: A numbers game
Job projections debated, Gray responds to criticism By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—It might come down…
Thomas Moore: reluctant leader set to retire
By Sarah Binder Thomas Moore never planned to open a museum. “I was not a…
Coralville council approves new spot for Asian market
By Pat Shaver CORALVILLE – A vacant lot in Coralville will be developed into a…
Moen reflects on the Chauncey project
By Pat Shaver IOWA CITY – Marc Moen quietly observed the public input at a…
Westdale Mall master plan taking shape
Mixed uses imagined, city’s TIF involvement to be determined By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS—Westdale Mall…
Ginsberg: Mixing art and science
Iowa City jeweler focuses on the unconventional By Pat Shaver Just like Pablo Picasso, Mark Ginsberg believes desire…
Shive-Hattery sees continued growth
New president outlines goals; sustainability a focus with new acquisition By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS–It’s been…
A conversation with Argentinian writer Federico Falco
By Rebecca Boyle Argentinian novelist and poet Federico Falco first came to the University of…
Experts discuss 2013 economy
Ag, infrastructure and the ‘S-word’ hot topics By Sarah Binder CEDAR RAPIDS — We’re doing…
