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Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend draws double the expected field in first year
All it took was a simple call to Cedar Rapids Tourism and director of sports Jay Fanta. Laura Jass already knew Mr. Fanta from her time as director of sports tourism with Catch Des Moines, so the relationship was solid.…
Business report: Iowa economy resilient, but faces challenges
Iowa’s economy is poised for growth. The state’s tax climate has improved, and Iowa has…
Two Kernels veterans find their next act at Prospect Meadows
Jack Roeder needed his “security blanket.” Doug Nelson needed to get as far away as…
How Tim Charles and other area leaders are redefining life after the corner office
When former Cedar Rapids Mercy Medical Center President and CEO Tim Charles retired at the…
Downtown Association leader: Retail development is a ‘numbers game’
Whatever the retail aspirations for a downtown area may be, one theme is clear: Retail…
Will downtown Cedar Rapids see a retail renaissance?
Cedar Rapids business development leaders are under no illusions that the city’s downtown core will…
Why more Iowa business owners are turning to ESOPs
For many business owners, retirement is not just a financial decision — it’s a personal…
How the Iowa City Area Sports Commission turned wrestling into a $16M economic powerhouse
Luke Eustice was asked recently what sets the sports commission at the Iowa City/Coralville Area…
University of Iowa to demolish historic Iowa City Cannon-Gay House
The historic Cannon-Gay House, a two-story Italianate brick house at 320 Melrose Ave. in Iowa…
‘That’s not the way a board should work’: initial tuition hike proposal excluded some regents
A proposed tuition hike for Iowa’s public universities could tack several hundred dollars to instate…
University of Iowa moves to cut six programs, two departments amid enrollment declines
The University of Iowa is moving to eliminate several undergraduate programs and two departments, citing…
Iowa City hotel closures: What the data actually shows
At 15 stories high, The Chauncey building at 404 E. College St. in Iowa City…
Tee time, any time: The indoor golf boom that’s taking over the Corridor
When Sean McCarty was growing up in West Branch, he had an advantage not every…
AI ‘game changer’ for health care, five hospital leaders weigh in
When Washington County Hospital and Clinics implemented an AI-powered ambient scribe system, CEO Todd Patterson…
Iowa City Council approves property purchase for veteran affordable housing
A plan to provide affordable housing for homeless veterans gained traction Tuesday, when the Iowa…
Iowa City denies liquor license renewal for Fieldhouse Bar & Grill
Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…
