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St. Ambrose President Amy Novak and Mount Mercy President Todd Olson celebrate the first phase of their universities' merger with a symbolic signing Friday, June 27.

Mount Mercy, St. Ambrose University celebrate completion of first phase of merger

In a symbolic gesture celebrating the first phase of their strategic combination, Mount Mercy and St. Ambrose University held a public signing Friday, June 27 at the Sisters of Mercy University Center on Mount Mercy’s campus. The celebration comes 10…

From playbooks to property: former Iowa Hawkeye tackles real estate investing

Former Iowa Hawkeye football safety Anthony Gair used to analyze playbooks in preparation for his…

Former Iowa Hawkeye football safety Anthony Gair, together with former Iowa Hawkeye and Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman Carl Davis, co-founded the Athlete Investment Collective.

Coralville city officials give update on West Village, ‘new urbanist’ neighborhood

Coralville residents and community leaders packed the city’s council chambers Monday afternoon to hear updates…

Adam Pretorius, broker associate with Lepic-Kroeger Realtors.

Empowerment Symposium speakers discuss overcoming barriers, navigating setbacks

On Sept. 19 and 20, a diverse group of professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at…

black and brown professionals from Eastern Iowa converged at the Graduate by Hilton Iowa City for the first annual Empowerment Symposium: Inspiring Black & Brown Professionals to Lead.

Frontier Co-op celebrates social impact, global partnerships at ‘Doing Good, Works’ event

Iowa-based herb and spice company Frontier Co-op celebrated its commitment to social and environmental impact…

Frontier Co-op's CEO, Tony Bedard, addresses the audience at the Sept. 11 "Doing Good, Works" event in Cedar Rapids.

Lubben Vineyards & Wines celebrates opening of new winery

The town of Anamosa is Grant Wood country, and the rolling hills made famous by…

Dan and Judy Lubben, along with ambassadors from the Marion Chamber of Commerce, celebrate the opening of the new location of Lubben Vineyards & Wines on Sept. 12 in Anamosa.

Neighborhood Centers expands with new Iowa City locations

The Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County (NCJC) is moving forward with the renovation of two…

The site of Neighborhood Centers of Johnson County's new Early Childhood Center at 1041 Arthur St. in Iowa City. Construction efforts on the building are currently underway.

Dubuque Street businesses anticipate recovery as construction ends and students return

As the South Dubuque Street reconstruction project in Iowa City nears completion, business owners along…

The section of South Dubuque Street, between Iowa Avenue and Washington Street, is open once more to foot and vehicle traffic.

Young entrepreneur works to make grain bins safer with new invention

5th-generation farmer Caleb Renner is focused on making farming safer while establishing himself as a…

Caleb Renner's AgriNet prototype as seen from the top of a grain bin. CREDIT CALEB RENNER

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm thrives in Des Moines

Five months after officially opening its Des Moines location, Iowa City-based Wilson’s Orchard & Farm…

Wilson's Orchard Ciderhouse & Bar in Des Moines.

Manufacturing is ‘sleeping giant,’ conference speaker says

The nation’s manufacturing industry is a “sleeping giant” that will continue to grow, help our…

Ed Youdell QCBJ Manufacturing Conference

EIHC initiative will provide high-tech solution to ‘pharmacy desert’

The Eastern Iowa Health Center’s (EIHC) plans for a new, largely automated pharmacy in the…

A medical professional examines a young patient at the Eastern Iowa Health Center. CREDIT EIHC

JoCo Board of Supervisors oust executive director

This story has been updated to include comments from Guillermo Morales. The Johnson County Board…

Guillermo Morales, Johnson County Board of Supervisors executive director.

Oasis Falafel celebrates 20th anniversary

20 years ago, Naftaly Stramer and Ofer Sivan came together to create what would eventually…

Iowa City Council considers lower parking rates, new permits

The Iowa City Council is exploring proposals to reduce downtown parking meter rates and create…

The city of Iowa City is considering an ordinance that would reduce downtown parking rates and establish an evening/weekend parking permit.

Kirkwood’s inaugural Jones County Leadership Council focuses on student success, workforce development

With cooler weather proclaiming the advent of a new school year, Kirkwood Community College is…

Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher addresses attendees Sept. 4 at the inaugural Jones County Leadership Council meeting. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW