Freedom Festival announces 2021 schedule
After taking a year off due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces the lineup of 2021 events.
“Our goal this...
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm launches health-focused energy seltzer
This week, Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Iowa City is launching a new line of locally crafted, non-alcoholic energy seltzers, all under 100 calories. Â
Beverage...
Survey shows depth of Iowa’s hospitality worker shortage
Around 92% of Iowa’s restaurants are actively seeking to immediately add staff according to a survey conducted this month by the Iowa Restaurant Association.Â
A...
Second Amazon facility goes on market for $355 million
The recently completed Amazon AR Sort Fulfillment Center in Bondurant is on sale for nearly $355 million, the second Iowa Amazon facility to hit...
Iowa City to expand affordable homeownership program
A program aimed at giving lower and moderate income Iowa City residents a chance at homeownership got a major boost Tuesday when the Iowa...
NewBo City Market executive director resigns
NewBo City Market’s executive director announced he is resigning his position effective Saturday, June 26, 2021.
In an email, Scott Kruger said, “It has been...
Iowa City revises local mask mandate
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has lifted the local mask mandate according to a release but stresses that those who are not vaccinated from...
FRYFest is returning this fall after a 2020 hiatus
After a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020, FRYFest is back.
According to an announcement by FRYFest organizers, the event will be held Sept. 3, the day...
Collins Aerospace updates Venue Cabin Management System
Cedar Rapids-based Collins Aerospace has announced a series of updates for its VenueTM Cabin Management System (CMS), including a new graphical user interface (GUI)...