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Iowa Bankers Association launches new public image advertising campaign

The Iowa Bankers Association (IBA) has launched a new public image advertising campaign, “IOWA BANKS. Your partner through it all.” The initiative highlights the critical role strong, lifelong banking relationships play throughout life’s journey, a release stated. The campaign launched…

Greater Iowa City Inc. unveils new agritourism brand

Greater Iowa City Inc., Johnson County’s economic development organization, has unveiled a new agritourism brand…

The new brand logo for Agri-CULTURE, Greater Iowa City Inc.'s new agritourism brand that will work to elevate Johnson County agribusinesses.

Foundation 2 Crisis Services sets ribbon cutting, open house April 30 for new headquarters

Foundation 2 Crisis Services will host a ribbon cutting and open house April 30 at…

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Cedar Rapids council picks developer for Ambroz site redevelopment, but declines to endorse proposed plan

The Cedar Rapids City Council has chosen a developer and a framework of economic incentives…

Ambroz redevelopment proposals

Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding

Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…

Dream City collaborators (l-r): Angie Jordan, executive director of South of 6 Iowa City Business District; Simeon Talley, founding partner of Community Development Strategies and project coordinator with Dream City; Tasha Lard, founder and CEO at M.O.G.U.L Consulting and owner of JD Beauty Supply; and Frederick Newell, founder and executive director of Dream City.

Cottage Grove Place offers arts programming for residents

Kirsten Collins said one of her favorite parts of being life enrichment director at Cottage…

Residents at Cottage Grove Place take part in a painting workshop as a part of the Creative Arts Group.

Iowa City Fire Department announces innovative partnership to protect businesses, homes

The Iowa City Fire Department (ICFD) has announced a new and innovative way to better…

A recent partnership with Community Connect means the Iowa City Fire Department can better protect people and property.

BABL AI takes top prize at Iowa JPEC Innovation Challenge Awards

BABL AI, a company that employs certified independent auditors to ensure systems comply with the…

Shea Brown, owner of BABL AI and first-place winner at the Iowa JPEC Spring Innovation Awards.

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa receives $92,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has received a $92,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation…

Junior Achievement JA BizTown Mobile

UI seeks Board of Regents’ approval for updated proposal renovating Duane Banks stadium

An updated proposal for renovations to the Duane Banks stadium is headed for the Board…

A rendering depicting the renovated Duane Banks stadium.

Leaders laud The Heights as cooperative effort to address affordable housing shortage

Addressing the ongoing shortage of affordable housing in the Cedar Rapids area requires a concerted…

The Heights affordable housing exterior

Restrictions pose challenges to budding consumable hemp industry

While some portions of a new bill tightening Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp…

consumable hemp

UI to petition Board of Regents to plan for new hydroscience research building

In a bid to expand its IIHR – Hydroscience & Engineering program, the University of…

Maxwell Stanley Hydraulics Laboratory

Pet-friendly Johnson County domestic violence shelter expanding

Statistics say 47% of domestic violence survivors will delay leaving their abusers if they cannot…

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Wake up call: UI students create hit lifestyle show after struggling for airtime

Two University of Iowa students struggling for air time on DITV, the UI’s student-run television…

Nataliya Oliynyk (left) and Jackson Kalmar (right), co-hosts of Wake Up Iowa City

Michelle Beisker named new Trees Forever CEO

Trees Forever has announced the appointment of Michelle Beisker as Chief Executive Officer, following an…

Michelle Beisker