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Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois CEO to retire

Diane Nelson, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, has announced her plan to retire, effective July 2026, after 24 years with the organization. The Board of Directors will conduct a national search for her…

Goose Island founder talks about success, Anheuser-Busch acquisition

By Gigi Wood In 1993, he almost lost it all. The Goose Island Beer Co.,…

PLAs: then and now

One year later, PLAs used very differently By Pat Shaver CORRIDOR – This time last…

Czech Village streetscape nearing completion

By Pat Shaver One of Cedar Rapids’ most historic neighborhoods and unique business districts could…

Event center opens in Irish District

By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – If it wasn’t for her frequent bike rides, Mindy…

Coralville’s worst-kept secret revealed: Von Maur coming to IRL

By Gigi Wood It’s no longer a rumor. Von Maur will be an anchor tenant…

Pat McGrath to open superstore

By Gigi Wood A flooded property in Coralville will be an auto dealership once again.…

Numbers point in different directions for development

By Gigi Wood Several financial projections were made at the University Heights City Council meeting…

University Heights council meeting leaves more questions than answers

Discussion of One University Place project goes into the wee hours By Gigi Wood It…

Northside Oktoberfest scheduled for Oct. 1

By Gigi Wood A new festival is taking place this fall on Iowa City’s northside.…

Small scale health-care reform

  Physician applies business training to cut procedure costs   By Gigi Wood   A…

Unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturer to open

California company to partner with UI lab By John Kenyon CEDAR RAPIDS – A company…

CR Chamber, Priority One and Downtown District to merge

By Pat Shaver CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Downtown District will join with the…

Longtime designer starts own business

Finlayson to offer interior design and event planning By Gigi Wood IOWA CITY — It…

Reich: Country needs bold jobs plan

Former Secretary of Labor to speak at UI on Sept. 7 By John Kenyon IOWA…

Gable to be honored at upcoming Fry Fest

Event continues to grow, benefit economy By Gigi Wood It was a one-on-one battle. Capturing…