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Mirrorbox Theatre officially announces plans to close

Mirrorbox Theatre in Cedar Rapids, a nonprofit theatre company founded by Cavan Hallman in 2018 as “Iowa’s home for contemporary theatre” and new plays, has announced it will officially close at the end of 2025. “Unfortunately, we’ve recently uncovered financial…

Linn County seeks $20,000 penalty over unpermitted wells at QTS data center construction site

Linn County Public Health is seeking a $20,000 civil penalty from Northern Dewatering after recently…

QTS data center

NewBo City Market executive director steps down

NewBo City Market Executive Director Julie Parisi is stepping down after seven years leading the…

Julie Parisi NewBo City Market

Willis Dady awarded $50,000 Lowe’s grant for Westminster House renovations

Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $50,000 grant from Lowe’s Hometowns, the nonprofit announced July…

Willis Dady Westminster House

The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration

The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day…

A wall-length shelving unit teems with pottery waiting to be painted at The Potter's Obsession, 1941 51st St. NE Cedar Rapids.

Community Foundation to match gifts for Linn County public classroom projects

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announced it is once more partnering with DonorsChoose to…

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation

Airport commission sets special meeting Tuesday to discuss Alliant power plant proposal

The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission will hold a special meeting Tuesday morning to discuss Alliant…

Alliant power plant proposed location

FSB launches free seminar series for small businesses

Farmers State Bank (FSB) is launching a free, four-week program designed to provide entrepreneurs and…

FSB

Iowa Donor Network names new CEO

Iowa Donor Network has named Philip Blumberg as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Suzanne…

Philip Blumberg

City of Anamosa in final phase of downtown revitalization efforts

The city of Anamosa lies at the confluence of the Wapsipinicon River and Buffalo Creek,…

A painter on an extension ladder works on a second story building facade in downtown Anamosa on July 8, 2025.

Dinner on the Bridge presenting sponsors announced for September event

The District: Czech Village & New Bohemia has announced Anderson-Bogert and the Greater Cedar Rapids…

Dinner on the Bridge

Downtown Iowa City fair trade retailer rebrands, expands mission

Downtown Iowa City’s Ten Thousand Villages will rebrand as Mosaic Iowa City, marking what owner…

Liz Preciado, owner, and Deb Manning, assistant director, of Mosaic Iowa City. Ten Thousand Villages

University of Iowa Health Care to purchase Cedar Rapids medical office

The Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday approved the University of Iowa’s $4.2 million purchase of…

University of Iowa Health Care clinic at 411 10th St. SE in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT UNIVERSITY OF IOWA

Sip at Midtown Reserve wine bar opens in Cedar Rapids

Sip at Midtown Reserve has now opened, adding a new wine-focused venue next to the…

Sip at Midtown Reserve

Editorial: Welcome to the Corridor, Juliet Abdel

Dear Ms. Abdel, Congratulations on your appointment as president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids…

Cedar Rapids sign Mays Island

The Woodlands at Meth-Wick earns deficiency-free survey for second year

The Woodlands, the skilled nursing facility at Meth-Wick Community, has received a deficiency-free survey from…

The Woodlands Skilled Nursing Facility, part of the Meth-Wick Community