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The Olympic Theater announces its search for a new owner
The Olympic South Side Theater, a historic event venue in the New Bohemia neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, has announced in a social media post that it is looking for a new owner. The venue, located on the second floor of…
Timberline Manufacturing earns 2023 RTX Premier Award
Timberline Manufacturing, a manufacturing company based in Marion, has announced that it has been recognized by…

From farm to feast: How Corridor restaurants work with local farms to enhance their menus
The phrase “farm-to-table dining” evokes many images: steaming platters of bacon and greens, freshly collected…

Mercy Cedar Rapids to host career fair in partnership with IowaWORKS
Mercy Cedar Rapids is hosting a career fair from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday,…

‘Coolest Thing’ contest spotlights Iowa’s diverse, creative manufacturing sector
Even Chip Reeves, who heads Iowa’s largest publicly-traded bank and oversees deals every day that…

Iowa City Transit seeks feedback on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program
As a condition of using federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration, Iowa City Transit…

Cedar Rapids, Hiawatha, Marion seek new director for Collaborative Growth Initiative
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) is seeking a new full-time Talent Attraction Director…

Iowa City’s Pagliai’s Pizza building designated as historic landmark
An iconic Iowa City building with ties to Czech immigrants was recently designated a historic…

EV charging infrastructure growing slowly in Iowa
A devoted environmentalist, Mike Carberry purchased a Chevy Bolt last year and is now among…

Iowa Leading Indicators Index sees slight decrease from April
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 105.5 in April from 105.6 in March,…

Mercy Cedar Rapids adds new plastic and reconstructive surgery clinic
Mercy Cedar Rapids has announced the opening of its new Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Clinic…

Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum aims to commence renovations by 2025, reopen by 2026
After more than a 30-year wait, The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West…

GALLERY: See the progress at the new UIHC campus in North Liberty
As construction continues at the site of the University of Iowa Health Care campus in…

Russell Industrial Park buildings sold for $42.6M to Midwest Equity Investors
Two buildings in the Russell Industrial Park in Davenport have been sold for $42.6 million. One…

Von Maur invests in 5-year, $100M in-store renovation plan
Von Maur Department Stores shoppers are already accustomed to the ambience that the upscale retailer strives…

Cedar Rapids leaders: Greenway Parks Plan will expand amenities, provide economic boost
Cedar Rapids leaders say the city’s Greenway Parks Plan will not only provide a vital…
