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Community Foundation of Johnson County

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…

Anne Villamil delivers the keynote speech at the Corridor Business Journal's annual Economic Forecast Luncheon on Jan. 15 in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT PARKER JONES

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…

Members of the Washington business community and partners gather at Riverside Casino & Golf Resort for the 2023 Washington County Business Partnership Annual Dinner.

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…

Iowa City will be choosing a winning RFP in the upcoming months for 21 S. Linn St., pictured here in July 2024.

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…

Cedar Crossing Cedar Rapids rendering

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…

A Colonial Lanes patron watches the bowling ball she just released glide toward the pins on the bowling lane. Despite renovations going on, business has not slowed down for the bowling center. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

St. Luke’s hospital installs new aquatic therapy equipment

A lead gift from the Hall Perrine Foundation and many other significant gifts have allowed…

A patient uses the new HydroWorx aquatic therapy machine at St. Luke's hospital. CREDIT ST LUKE'S

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…

Eastern Iowa Airport gates baggage handling

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…

Duane Arnold Energy Center

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…

Casey's General Store

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…

Officials celebrate the upcoming opening of UnityPoint's newest PACE Senior Care location, 1450 North Center Point Rd., Hiawatha, with a ribbon cutting. CREDIT UNITYPOINT

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…

Iowa Workforce Development office unemployment

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…

Home 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…

Cedar Rapids casino supporters petition

Micky’s Irish Pub expands to Davenport

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

Micky’s Irish Pub will soon open at 429 E. Third St., Davenport. CREDIT DAVE THOMPSON