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The MedQuarter District's new mural titled "Seasons We Enjoy" by Cedar Rapids artist John Paul Schafer.

MedQuarter, St. Luke’s Hospital unveil new public art mural

The MedQuarter Regional Medical District and UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital have installed a public art mural by Cedar Rapids artist John Paul Schafer. The mural, titled “Seasons We Enjoy,” is displayed as a large-scale outdoor banner on the…

Better Together 2030 to celebrate Excellence in Action Awards this month

Better Together 2030 (BT2030) will be celebrating the progress of the All In Vision Plan…

BT2030 Excellence in Action Awards - GZ Event Graphic

The Eat Shop nears opening of second, larger location in Marion

Cheryl Maloney says she lives her life by saying “yes,” then figuring out the details…

Cheryl Maloney at the front counter of The Eat Shop’s new location in Uptown Marion. The bakery, at 1107 Seventh Ave., is set to open Feb. 1. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Cedar Rapids council to consider incentives for ‘all-purpose competition sports field’ at former Sears store

A new “year-round all-purpose competition sports field” could be coming to the former Sears store…

Lindale Mall former Sears

NFIB announces 2025 Iowa legislative priorities

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, has…

Iowa Capitol

Pankaj Monga named recipient of 2024 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has announced Pankaj Monga, president and CEO of…

Pankaj Monga Channel Fusion Howard Hall award

Integrated DNA Technologies announces appointment of new president

Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) announced the appointment of a new president. Ajay Gannerkote, former head…

Integrated DNA Technologies. CREDIT IDT

Herbert Hoover museum to close for year-long renovations 

The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum will close in preparation for renovations starting Jan.…

Linn County casino supporters file brief opposing effort to block consideration of new license

The Linn County Gaming Association and Cedar Rapids Development Group have filed a brief in…

Cedar Crossing casino new rendering

Iowa City opens applications for 2025 Public Art Matching Grant Program

Iowa City’s Public Art Advisory Committee (PAAC) is ramping up efforts to spark creativity and…

South District Community mural, designed by designed by Iowa City artist Nick Meister.

Iowa City VA expands to meet rising demand for women veterans’ care

The Iowa City VA Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is expanding its main campus hospital to…

A rendering of the ICVAHCS addition, which will add 27,500 feet and two additional floors to accommodate the Women's Health Clinic, in addition to other specialty services.

TrueNorth surpasses $1.3 million in 2024 community impact donations

TrueNorth Companies announced at its December all-colleague meeting that its 2024 philanthropic efforts exceeded $1.3…

Truenorth

GreatAmerica awards $250K to Corridor nonprofits

GreatAmerica Financial Services announced its Employee Advised Fund has distributed $250,000 to nonprofits in Eastern…

GreatAmerica Financial Services

Wellman, Oxford business receive IEDA Rural Innovation Grant to boost growth

Businesses in the Wellman and Oxford areas are among the recipients of the Iowa Economic…

Taylor and Stephanie Getting, owners of Calyx Creek Lavender & Lodging in Oxford.

Junior Achievement’s Equipment Exploration Fair targets fourth graders in Cedar Rapids Community School District

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is gearing up to welcome fourth graders in the Cedar…

Junior Achievement of Eastern iowa is partnering with Jersey Mike's

Iowa City OKs first reading to rezone ACT campus

Nearly eight months after ACT, Inc.’s announcement to sell its campus property to Iceberg Development Group,…

Steve Long, owner of owner real estate development company Salida Partners and a representative for Iceberg Development Group, addresses the Iowa City Council Jan. 7. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW