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Clock House Brewing to assume operations of Iowa Brewing Company
Clock House Brewing will take over operations of Iowa Brewing Company’s Third Street taproom, continuing production of its brands while introducing new offerings and events. The Cedar Rapids-based brewery announced the transition on its Facebook page in late July, noting…
The Downtown Dish: Summer events in Iowa City, with special guest Nancy Bird
On today’s episode: Anna and Charlie go over some of the upcoming summer events in…

Martin Equipment celebrates groundbreaking for new Cedar Rapids facility
Martin Equipment, a fourth-generation, family-owned John Deere Construction & Forestry dealer, celebrated the groundbreaking of…

Crystal Group, Buena Vista University form educational partnership
Through a new partnership with Buena Vista University, Crystal Group, Inc. is broadening educational benefits…

EntreFEST: Andre Wright speaks on climate activism, empowering youth
Fashion activist Andre Wright rang in the third and final day of EntreFEST 2024 as…

First annual Empowerment Symposium launches this fall in Iowa City
This fall, the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black and Brown Professionals to Lead will…

Area leaders travel to Washington, D.C. to seek support for Tower Terrace Road project
This week, representatives of Marion, Cedar Rapids and other area communities traveled to Washington, D.C.,…

Leader’s library: 5 books recommended by local business leaders
At the end of 2023, the Corridor Business Journal asked 250 business and community leaders,…

OPN Architects wins prestigious national award for Marion Fire Station design
OPN Architects, headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has received a 2024 Architecture Honor Award by the…

Iowa Board of Regents OK tuition hike for 2024-2025 year
Following a decision by the Iowa Board of Regents, students entering the University of Iowa…

University of Iowa president Wilson granted $60k raise
Starting July 1, University of Iowa president Barbara Wilson will earn $760,000 a year, following…

The Play Café has opened its new location
Founded in 2022, the Play Café has officially opened its new location at 153 Marion…

Cedar Rapids med clinic aims to break world record for donated shoe collection
His Hands Free Clinic aims to break the world record for most pairs of shoes…

Choreo opens new office location in NewBo neighborhood
Choreo LLC has opened a new local office in the New Bohemia District. The new…

Cedar Rapids council advances projects for proposed Google data center
A pair of initiatives advanced by the Cedar Rapids City Council this week are helping…

UI Health Care requests approval for 6% rate increase
At the Iowa Board of Regents meeting June 12, University of Iowa Health Care requested…
