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Tickets on sale for 2025 District Dinner on the Bridge

The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia will bring back its Dinner on the Bridge event on Sept. 11, after pausing in 2024 due to construction. The annual event is scheduled to take place on the 16th Avenue Bridge of…

Big Grove named official craft brewery of University of Iowa Athletics

Big Grove Brewery, a popular Eastern Iowa craft brewery has been named the “Official Craft…

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

His Hands shoe drive nets 24,127 pairs

His Hands Free Clinic in Cedar Rapids collected 24,127 pairs of shoes in their recent…

His Hands shoe drive celebration

Decision on Linn County gaming application expected Feb. 6

Linn County casino supporters will learn the fate of their gaming license application at a…

A rendering of the proposed Cedar Crossing casino project

New Italian-Lousiana fusion restaurant opens in Cedar Rapids

With a unique Italian-Cajun-Creole fusion menu and a dimly lit, modern industrial interior, The District…

Long John Silver’s in Cedar Rapids set to reopen later this summer

The Cedar Rapids Long John Silver’s restaurant is set to reopen later this summer, company…

Long John Silver's Cedar Rapids

Reece chairs Iowa Association of Business and Industry board

Chad Reece, vice president, government and industry relations of Winnebago Industries in Forest City, is…

Iowa Association of Business and Industry ABI

Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center closes doors

A Johnson County radiation oncology clinic has shuttered its operations after 13 years of serving…

The Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center at 3010 Northgate Dr. in Iowa City. The radiation oncology clinic opened in 2011.

Aroma Artisan Pizza planning second location at Kingston Yard

What began as a family hobby turned into a full-time venture seven years ago for…

Carol Elliott Aroma Artisan Pizza

Estela’s Fresh Mex: burritos, with a side of podcasts and basketball

Anyone who’s been a Hawkeye for the last eight years is no doubt familiar with…

Estela's Fresh Mex co-owners Jerry Vasquez, Tyler Tiecke and Elsa de la Paz.

Bank of America awards $160k to Iowa nonprofits

Bank of America announced it has awarded $160,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations across…

Bank of America logo

St. Luke’s plans ribbon cutting, open house for new Marion ER

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is hosting two upcoming events to celebrate the opening…

St. Luke's Marion ER opening

Iowa City launches new gift card incentive program for Dubuque Street businesses

As the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project continues to affect businesses along the construction zone, the…

Construction workers begin preliminary work on Dubuque Street.

The Palestra celebrates grand opening

On a muggy July 9 afternoon in North Liberty, dozens of community members gathered at…

The Palestra co-owners Dave Lane and Brandon Prat prepare to cut the ribbon at the building's entrance July 9.

Iowa Department of Revenue unveils new website

The Iowa Department of Revenue has a new website, merging tax.iowa.gov and abd.iowa.gov into the…

Iowa Department of Revenue new website

City of North Liberty breaks ground on Centennial Park additions

With around 100 attendees gathered under a warm cloudy sky, the city of North Liberty…