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EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept. 24 at an event hosted jointly by 1 Million Cups’ Cedar Rapids and Iowa City chapters at the Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher. ““EntreFEST is…
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria announce expansion to Iowa
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has approved a domestic, multi-unit franchise development agreement for the state of Iowa…
Food Network competition winner to open bakery, deli in Coralville
Acclaimed pastry chef Cory Barrett is the co-owner and proprietor of a new bakery and…
Kirkwood moving operations to Coralville, will sell Iowa City campus
Kirkwood Community College is set to relocate a “majority” of its Iowa City operations to…
WARN notice: Grit Delivers closing in Iowa City
A Workforce Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filing Jan. 4 shows Grit Delivers has laid…
CBJ Newsmakers: Diversity Market transformation
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Hardacre Theater, Public Space One, local artist wins state grants
Cedar County’s Hardacre Theater, Iowa City’s Public Space One and Cedar Rapids hip-hop artist Antonio…
Iowa Interstate Railroad plans new transloading facility at Iowa City Industrial Campus
Iowa Interstate Railroad, LLC (IAIS), based in Cedar Rapids, has purchased approximately 30 acres at…
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet joins Iowa City Marketplace
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the latest major tenant to take its business to Iowa City…
Pearson lays off 50 employees in Iowa City
Pearson Education has cut 50 jobs in Iowa City, according to a WARN Act filing.…
MidWestOne chosen as Best Small Bank in Iowa for second year
MidWestOne Bank, based in Iowa City, has been named Newsweek Magazine’s Best Small Bank in…
Women-led group dedicated toward Latino entrepreneurs forms
A celebratory launch for Emprendimiento Latino 5M, a new group looking to empower Latino entrepreneurs…
Iowa City Downtown District introducing ‘Hello Lamp Post’ program
Starting this week, the Iowa City Downtown District is launching a new collaboration with tech…
Iowa City Downtown District introduces concierge shopping for the holidays
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is introducing complimentary concierge shopping for the 2022 holiday…
Iowa City again named among top Gay Travel Awards destinations
Think Iowa City, the Iowa City/Coralville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, is an official nominee…
Two more Iowa City projects receive tourism grants
Two more events and projects have been awarded funds via the Iowa City Tourism Grant…
