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Community Foundation of Johnson County to mark 25th anniversary with $250,000 in grants
The Community Foundation of Johnson County will celebrate its 25th anniversary Oct. 30 with an event that includes awarding $250,000 in grants and launching a new legacy society. The celebration will run from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Hy-Vee…
Villamil delivers keynote at Economic Forecast event
While the macroeconomy outlook is broadly positive, there are still several unknown factors as the…

Washington County Business Partnership Annual Dinner set for March 10
Tickets are now available for the Washington County Business Partnership Annual Dinner, scheduled for March…

Iowa City nonprofit Stories Project eyes downtown lot for storytelling museum
An Iowa City nonprofit is reviving a long-standing vision to create a destination to celebrate…

O’Donnell, Bergen offer new perspectives on Cedar Rapids casino campaign
Two of the leading figures in the years-long campaign to bring a casino to Cedar…

Epiphany Dermatology acquires third Coralville location, 100th clinic nationwide
Epiphany Dermatology announced the addition of its 100th clinic in a news release Monday. Through…

New owners take the helm at Colonial Lanes
Colonial Lanes, a long-standing bowling center and cherished Iowa City institution for decades, is under…

St. Luke’s hospital installs new aquatic therapy equipment
A lead gift from the Hall Perrine Foundation and many other significant gifts have allowed…

Eastern Iowa Airport sets all-time passenger record in 2024
The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids set a passenger record in 2024, with 1.5…

Duane Arnold nuclear plant could reopen in 2028
NextEra Energy Resources has confirmed that it is actively pursuing the recommissioning process of its Duane Arnold…

Casey’s announces winners of 2024 Product Innovation Summit
Casey’s General Stores has announced the selection of 13 brands to join its future product…

UnityPoint’s PACE Senior Care Center to open in Hiawatha
UnityPoint’s newest PACE Senior Care location, 1450 North Center Point Rd., Hiawatha, is slated to…

Iowa unemployment rate climbs to 3.2% in December
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in December, while the state’s labor force…

Existing-home sales up nationwide by 2.2% in December, but down slightly in Midwest
Existing-home sales nationwide climbed in December, according to the National Association of Realtors, with sales…

IRGC declines to consider petition seeking to block Cedar Rapids casino
The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission (IRGC) decided Thursday not to answer a petition seeking…

Micky’s Irish Pub expands to Davenport
Micky’s Irish Pub is scheduled to open in downtown Davenport on or around Saturday, Feb. 1.…






