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GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility
One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a hub in Iowa City’s South District for supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs and youth. Now, that dream is a reality. Around 100 attendees gathered Aug. 24 at…
Iowa housing market defies year-end trends with strong gains
The Iowa housing market continued its year-end surge, defying expectations of a seasonal slowdown, according…
Linn County approves new regulations on hazardous liquid pipelines
With no public comment, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted Dec. 18 to implement…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Sam Gelman, The Webster
Sam Gelman is the co-owner of The Webster and The Paper Crane, two restaurants in…
Cedar Ridge Distillery unveils latest limited edition of American Single Malts
Cedar Ridge Distillery, under the direction of Master Blender Murphy Quint, has unveiled the fourth…
Former Wells Fargo building in downtown Cedar Rapids to be repurposed as real estate office
Local Realtor Tiffany Earl Williams and the firm she founded, Midwest Equity Group, are planning…
Council approves development agreement for proposed casino
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted Dec. 17 to approve a development agreement…
Iowa City Animal Center announces 1,500 square foot addition
The Iowa City Animal Care and Adoption Center has announced plans for a 1,500-square-foot addition…
Trees Forever partnered with 112 communities in 2024
Trees Forever, a Marion-based nonprofit environmental organization, completed tree planting projects in 112 communities across…
McGrath Family of Dealerships named 2024 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace
For many Eastern Iowans, the name “McGrath” has become perpetually linked with the sale and…
Linn County Anesthesiologists partner with UnityPoint Health; Mercy to launch its own anesthesiology team
Linn County Anesthesiologists, PC (LCA), the area’s only anesthesiology practice, has formed an exclusive partnership…
Johnson County unveils Trip Connect, evening transit service geared toward workers, students
Johnson County Social Services, in collaboration with NTS Horizons, has launched a new transportation initiative…
VenuWorks announces new Cedar Rapids executive director
VenuWorks has named Darren Stearns as the executive director for Cedar Rapids facilities, including the…
New South of 6 executive director harnesses the power of marketing
Maurice Davis has held many roles over the years. The entrepreneur, author, National Guard veteran,…
Jodi Schafer named talent attraction director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
Jodi Schafer has been hired as the new Talent Attraction Director for the area’s Collaborative…
Iowa City Downtown District launches online economic development platform for prospective, current businesses
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched an economic development website to provide prospective…
