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Julie Parisi NewBo City Market

NewBo City Market executive director steps down

NewBo City Market Executive Director Julie Parisi is stepping down after seven years leading the nonprofit organization. The market’s board announced Tuesday, Aug. 5 that a search is underway for a new executive director to continue operations and support its…

New Raising Cane’s opens in downtown Iowa City

A crowd of over 50 people gathered to celebrate the opening of Iowa City’s first…

Leaders celebrate groundbreaking for NewBo Loftus ‘transformation’ project

On a celebratory and windy afternoon, state and local officials gathered with developers Aug. 20…

Kim Reynolds NewBo Loftus groundbreaking

IEDA, Reynolds announce $37 million for statewide workforce housing projects

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) announced yesterday that more…

Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks set to open at Westdale Aug. 26

Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks, a long-anticipated restaurant, is set to open at the Westdale…

Cheesy Noodle Macs & Snacks Westdale

North Liberty’s new Pizza Ranch combines dining, entertainment

A new restaurant in North Liberty is offering diners more than just pizza and wings…

Diners line up outside Pizza Ranch in North Liberty

Cedar Rapids council approves $348 million bid for Water Pollution Control Facility project

Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council unanimously approved a $348 million bid this week…

Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Facility

Schroeder named new Uptown Marion Main Street program director

The Marion Chamber of Commerce and Uptown Marion Main Street program have announced the hiring…

Lacey Schroeder Uptown Marion Main Street

Construction set to begin soon on new Kingston Yard parking ramp

Construction of a new 463-space parking ramp in the Kingston Yard development in Cedar Rapids…

Kingston Yard parking ramp

Kinseth announces AC Hotel by Marriott for Kingston Yard

Kinseth Hospitality announced Tuesday that they will be developing a new AC Hotel by Marriott…

AC Hotel by Marriott Cedar Rapids

North Liberty couple donate $100,000 to boost city’s Centennial Park development

Longtime residents and philanthropists Dave and Rita Roberts have donated $100,000 to North Liberty’s Centennial…

A rendering of a future Centennial Park Center Stage at night.

Horizons proposes new senior center for Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids could have its first senior center since 2008, if a proposal from Horizons,…

Horizons senior center Cedar Rapids

Successful downtown construction projects all about attitude, Main Street Iowa specialist says

A positive attitude is key to a successful outcome for large-scale downtown construction projects, Main…

Brooke Prouty Downtown Conference construction session

North Liberty is booming. Here’s a list of housing developments in the works

You don’t have to be an expert in real estate or economic development to see…

Recently finished townhomes line the west side of North Kansas Avenue. The homes are part of new subdivision Water Tower Place.

HACAP acquires Olivet Mission property, expands community services

In a move aimed at bolstering community services, the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc.…

Olivet Neighborhood Mission building

Steindler Orthopedic opens new location in Cedar Rapids

Steindler Orthopedic Clinic has opened a new location in Cedar Rapids – its first clinic…

Steindler Orthopedic Cedar Rapids clinic