Real Estate

Iowa City’s Downtown SSMID passes first hurdle for renewal
The Iowa City City Council passed a first consideration at its meeting Nov. 18 for an ordinance that would renew the Iowa City Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID). The re-establishment would extend the district’s borders and enact a tenure…
Whirlpool reorganization won’t impact Amana operations, officials say
A corporate reorganization at Whirlpool Corporation, announced earlier this month, is not expected to impact…

Every Bloomin’ Thing moves to Coralville location
Iconic Iowa City floral shop, Every Bloomin’ Thing, has moved locations after over 20 years…

Matthew 25 offering two new affordable homes for sale
In an effort to help address the need for affordable housing, Matthew 25 is offering…

Incentives, interest rates top concerns for commercial real estate industry
The commercial real estate industry is facing challenges from rising interest rates, making incentives for…

Big Grove Brewery expanding distribution in Nebraska
Big Grove Brewery has announced plans to open wide-scale distribution in Nebraska, starting this month,…

A new Raising Cane’s coming to Iowa City
Raising Cane’s, a chicken-finger fast food chain, is opening a new location in Iowa City…

Scott Friauf of Rinderknecht Associates wins Build Iowa Award
Scott Friauf, chief executive officer of Rinderknecht Associates, has been awarded the 2024 Master Builders…

Wells Fargo closing banking operations in downtown Cedar Rapids
Wells Fargo is closing its branch banking operations in downtown Cedar Rapids at 11 a.m.…

African American Museum of Iowa celebrates renovation with ribbon-cutting
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) in Cedar Rapids held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb.…

‘A historic moment’ as Cedar Rapids council authorizes data center development agreement
Even as the Cedar Rapids City Council voted unanimously Feb. 27 to authorize a development…

NewBo City Market to award year of free rent during Emerging Entrepreneur Summit
A grand prize of free rent for one year is up for grabs at NewBo…

Shive-Hattery announces acquisition of Helix Design Group in Tacoma, Washington
Shive-Hattery, an architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has announced the acquisition of…

Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa expands to Iowa City
Physician’s Clinic of Iowa (PCI) has announced plans to expand its urology practice to Iowa…

‘Angel of Czech Village’: Mary Kay Novak McGrath passes away at 69
Over the years, Mary Kay Novak McGrath became affectionately known as “The Angel of Czech…

Outback Steakhouse in Cedar Rapids closed permanently
The Outback Steakhouse location in Cedar Rapids permanently closed its doors Feb. 23, ending the…






