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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…

Taco Depot headed to downtown Iowa City

Taco Depot, a Cedar Rapids-based restaurant, is expanding to 119 E. Washington St. next to…

The permanently closed Tiki Tacos 'n Burgers 'n Wings will now be home to Taco Depot. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Taco Gato now open to public in downtown Cedar Rapids

After a brief soft opening, Taco Gato is now fully open to the public in…

Taco Gato Cedar Rapids

Ross Dress for Less replacing Gordmans store in Coralville

Discount department store Ross Dress for Less will open at the site of the former…

Ross Dress for Less will occupy the space with another tenant. CREDIT NOAH TONG

David’s Bridal plans layoffs in Marion, other Iowa stores

David’s Bridal plans to lay off employees at all four of its Iowa stores, including…

David's Bridal Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Marriott, Residence Inn up for auction

The Cedar Rapids Marriott is up for auction. According to a listing on the commercial…

Cedar Rapids Marriott

Cedar Rapids council OKs incentives for new CRBT office building

Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust’s (CRBT) plan to build a new office building just east…

CRBT new building

Officials: Cedar Rapids flood gate’s completion signals ‘irreversible momentum’

As Cedar Rapids, state and federal officials gathered Tuesday to celebrate the completion of a…

Flood gate ribbon cutting

A new home for Freedom Foundation

After nearly a decade of helping military veterans with basic needs and support, the Freedom…

Cedar Lake, African American Museum projects receive Enhance Iowa grants

The Enhance Iowa Board has awarded a total of $17.75 million in grants to 20…

Coe announces dedicated scholarships for Iowa Wesleyan students

As part of its commitment to helping students stay in Iowa and providing a seamless…

Coe College

King’s Material, Lion Bridge launch beer to support Habitat for Humanity

King’s Material and Lion Bridge Brewing launched a Special Edition Bridge Beer on Thursday, April…

Aaron Horn to leave NewBoCo, join Benchmark leadership team

Aaron Horn is stepping down as NewBoCo executive director at the end of the month…

Aaron Horn is departing NewBoCo after nearly a decade to join Benchmark, Inc. in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT NEWBOCO

Mercy Cedar Rapids named among nation’s top cardiovascular hospitals

Mercy Cedar Rapids has been named one of the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals, according…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

Skogman Commercial announces record year, new agent certification

Skogman Commercial exceeded $500 million in closed transaction volume across all its markets in 2022…

Skogman Commercial

Wilson’s Orchard, Czech Village, Schamberger win tourism awards

Wilson’s Orchard & Farm, The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia of Cedar Rapids, and…

Paul and Sarah Rasch of Wilson's Orchard & Farm. CREDIT THINK IOWA CITY