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Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services to build transitional housing for survivors

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Services (DVIP & RVAP) is planning a new transitional housing project in Iowa City, aiming to provide survivors of domestic and sexual violence a safe and stable path forward. In partnership with the city…

CBJ’s Best of the Corridor 2024: Vote for your favorite businesses today

The CBJ is proud to announce its annual Best of the Corridor survey, which allows…

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NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign

The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo…

Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks at the launch of NewBo City Market's Next Level Local capital campaign, Saturday, May 11. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Northside Diner, new Washington restaurant, will bring comfort food to modern palates

A building that once housed a beloved Washington restaurant will once again see diners lined…

Ed and Isabella Santoro stand behind the bar of Northside Diner in Washington.

Iowa treasurer announces Iowa 529 college plan updates

Iowa 529 plans can help even more Iowa families save and prepare for college thanks…

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Iowa HF2667 into law, which expands Iowa’s tax deduction for 529 and ABLE savings accounts and allows rollovers from Iowa’s 529 account to a Roth IRA. CREDIT IOWA TREASURER ROBY SMITH

Long-time Iowa City law firm disbands

Iowa City law firm Meardon, Sueppel & Downer P.L.C. has disbanded following more than 75…

The entrance to Meardon,Sueppel & Downer P.L.C.'s practice at 122 S. Linn St.

Hy-Vee closing Cedar Rapids First Ave. store June 23

Hy-Vee will be permanently closing its store at 1556 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids…

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ACT has ‘entered into an agreement’ to sell Iowa City campus

Educational nonprofit organization ACT announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Iowa…

The entrance of ACT's campus, on the corner of ACT Place and Scott Boulevard, Iowa City.

Study: Hiawatha could support full-service hotel

Hiawatha provides a solid and feasible market for a potential full-service hotel, according to a…

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GoldCap Education seeks to fill in the gaps

A new educational program designed to enhance students’ learning experiences outside of school is launching…

Jordan Immerfall, founder of GoldCap Education and program administrator and instructor at the UI College of Education, poses at the Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City on May 7.

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dawn and Brittany Schorg, Czech Feather & Down

Dawn and Brittany Schorg are the mother/daughter duo behind Czech Feather & Down, the Cedar…

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Holmes Murphy launches Innovative Program Solutions

Holmes Murphy has announced the launch of Innovative Program Solutions (IPS). According to a release,…

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Farm & Home Mutual Insurance celebrates 150 years in Washington

There’s no real secret why the Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association in Washington has…

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Health Harmony takes home $2,500 in Final Pitch competition

A certified nursing assistant and University of Iowa undergraduate student majoring in speech and hearing…

University of Iowa undergraduate and UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) Undergraduate Startup Incubator Spring Final Pitch Competition Lily Hintz.

Iowa tourism: Economic impact, quality of life and fun

It’s spring at last, and who doesn’t feel the urge to get out and enjoy…

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Iowa Leading Indicators index up slightly in March

The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 105.6 in March from 105.2 in February,…

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