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The African American Museum of Iowa will host its annual Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at its recently renovated building at 55 12th Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids.

African American Museum of Iowa to host Juneteenth festival Saturday

The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will host its annual Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June 20, from noon to 6 p.m. at its recently renovated building at 55 12th Ave. SE in Cedar Rapids. The free event will feature live…

History Center seeks community input through survey to shape future programs

The History Center is asking Linn County residents to complete a short survey to help…

The History Center Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Library Foundation completes $10 million campaign with $3.5 million gift

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation has successfully closed its $10 million capital campaign following…

Cedar Rapids Public Library Busse Branch exterior

EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026

The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept.…

Alex Taylor NewBoCo EntrreFEST

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity begins construction of new affordable home

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity is starting construction on a new affordable home in Cedar…

Habitat for Humanity volunteers

HACAP CEO to retire after 18 years of leadership

Jane Drapeaux, CEO of Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc. (HACAP), will retire in December…

Jane Drapeaux HACAP CEO retire

Indigenous-led nonprofit seeks to create ‘resilience and innovation hub’ in Iowa City

An Indigenous-led nonprofit organization focused on environmental and social justice issues, as well as the…

A rendering of nonprofit Great Plains Action Society's urban Indigenous-led resilience and innovation hub, which is flanked to the east and west by Gilbert Court and Maiden Lane and to the south by East Benton Street in Iowa City. The proposed project spans approximately one acre.

NewBo City Market named finalist for Levitt Foundation grant

NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is among 100 finalists nationwide competing for a $120,000…

NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is among 100 finalists nationwide competing for a $120,000 grant from the Levitt Foundation to support its free outdoor concert series.

Iowa City Bike Library kicks off $1M campaign

The Iowa City Bike Library officially launched its $1 million Bikes Create Community campaign Thursday…

Iowa City Bike Library staff, volunteers, board members and participants cut the ribbon on the new youth hub at the organization's Bikes Create Community campaign Sept. 4.

Hawkeye Downs Speedway to host dirt track events for 100th anniversary

Hawkeye Downs Speedway will return to its dirt track origins this fall with a series…

Hawkeye Downs Speedway

Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service

Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids…

Robert Carlson Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA

New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission

The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than…

Joe Lock Juliet Abdel Sami Scheetz Eastern Iowa Health Center pharmacy grand opening

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility

One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a…

Dream City organizers celebrated the facility's renovation and expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

United Way of Johnson and Washington Counties buys new office with estate gift

A $271,429 unrestricted gift from the estate of Delbert D. “Del” Disselhorst, a longtime University…

United Way Johnson and Washington Counties logo

Business retention, expansion survey helps Greater IC foster growth for Johnson County businesses

Regional economic development groups play an important role in promoting and providing resources for the…

Aerial view of Iowa City

ChildServe to open office in Davenport

ChildServe, a leading pediatric healthcare provider, recently announced the organization is expanding its reach in…

This rendering shows the new ChildServe facility that will be at 935 E 53rd St., Davenport. CREDIT CHILDSERVE