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IC Repair volunteer Chris Anderson sharpens a knife for an attendee April 4.

IC Repair tackles sustainability, consumer empowerment

Four times a year, IC Repair volunteers gather in Iowa City to fix a wide range of household items. At the East Side Recycling Center, 2401 Scott Blvd., the repair station fills with everything from lamps and furniture to computers,…

CRBT donates $100K for new Linn County housing program

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that it has donated $100,000 to the…

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‘Out of sight, out of mind’: UI study reveals bias in insurers’ climate change risk strategies

A new study by a University of Iowa researcher has found that, when it comes…

A house destroyed by the derecho is pictured Sept. 14, 2020 on 27th Street NE in Cedar Rapids.

Mercy Medical Center introduces online food ordering, delivery service to surgery waiting room

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has announced that the Baggot St. Bistro is now…

Mercy surgery waiting room food ordering

Xavier Catholic Schools to remodel, repurpose former Toyota Financial Services building for new middle school

The Xavier Catholic Schools Board announced plans Oct. 17 to remodel the existing Toyota Financial…

Toyota Financial

Hills Bank appoints Lisa Shileny as president and CEO

The Board of Directors of Hills Bancorporation and Hills Bank and Trust Company have appointed…

Former Aflac president Fred Crawford named Tippie’s first executive in residence

Fred Crawford, former president and COO of supplemental health insurance provider Aflac, will be the…

Fred Crawford

Iowa City Realtors hand out awards at inaugural banquet

The Iowa City Area Association of Realtors (ICAAR) hosted their inaugural banquet and awards ceremony…

Iowa City Realtors banquet

UI Health Care and Air Methods to open new AirCare helicopter base in Quad Cities

University of Iowa Health Care, in conjunction with air medical service Air Methods, has announced…

The new AirCare helicopter, a Bell 429, on the helipad at the university campus of UI Health Care on Friday, July 26, 2024.

IC Downtown District announces Back to Dubuque Street Celebration 

The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD), in partnership with Dubuque Street businesses, the City of…

The section of South Dubuque Street, between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street, is open once more to foot and vehicle traffic.

South of 6 Iowa City Business District appoints Maurice Davis as executive director

The South of 6 Iowa City Business District has announced the appointment of Maurice A.…

Maurice A. Davis has been named the executive director of the South of 6 Iowa City Business District SSMID.

CBJ symposium highlights challenges, opportunities of AI

It’s hard to consider any trend in today’s business world without acknowledging the impact –…

Jim Chaffee CBJ AI Symposium

Kirkwood’s Benton County Leadership Council discusses local workforce, educational triumphs and challenges

Training the next generation to succeed in the workplace is half the battle, if you…

Kirkwood Benton County Center, 111 W. 3rd St. in Vinton.

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces BRAVO Awards, Community Spotlight recipients

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced the 2024 BRAVO Award Winners and…

Good Morning Cedar Rapids logo Economic Alliance 2022 awards

New Chicken Salad Chick location coming to Coralville

Chicken Salad Chick, a national fast-casual restaurant concept specializing in chicken salad dishes, is opening…

Chicken Salad Chick Coralville

Big Grove Brewery takes gold at 2024 Great American Beer Festival

Iowa’s craft brewing scene received national recognition at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival (GABF),…

A view of the front entrance of the Big Grove Brewery’s Cedar Rapids taphouse at a recent sunset. CREDIT BIG GROVE