Katie Mills Giorgio

Every time you visit a physician, you’re sure to get a blood pressure check. Local providers say knowing your numbers and taking steps to help prevent high blood pressure are things individuals can strive for.

Production after production, the show has gone on for a full century for Theatre Cedar Rapids, and the trajectory has been nothing short of amazing.

Tim Charles, former president/CEO of Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, explores topics around aging in his book “Aging Life Design: A Journey Captured in Morning Pages.”

When a student has a spark for a business idea, the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center Startup Incubator is the perfect place for them to connect with resources for exploring the next step.

Disney’s “Frozen” is set for its regional premiere Nov. 14 and will bring a particularly magical touch to TCR’s 100th anniversary season.

Over the last decade, advancements in the orthodontics field have offered practitioners more options in dealing with a variety of issues and have led to better patient outcomes and experiences.

One of the most important ways to take care of your teeth is daily brushing. But is a manual or electric toothbrush the way to go?

Kendra Weston realized while serving on the board of directors of the Cedar Rapids' LGBTQ Youth Center that there was a great need for legal services and support for the LGBTQ+ community in Eastern Iowa and beyond. They founded Lavender Legal, the only LGBTQ+ legal nonprofit in the state.

Ophira Eisenberg, comedian and host of NPR’s “Ask Me Another,” brings “Leaving a Mark” to The James Theater in Iowa City Thursday, Sept. 25.

They say walking a mile in someone’s shoes is the way to better understanding. So perhaps driving a mile in someone’s truck could do the same. Earlier this summer, one Corridor event took this idea and put it to the (road) test.

If you are a parent who is constantly at the doctor’s office with your child with yet another sore throat, it may be time to talk to a doctor about long-term solutions.

Midwest Safety Partners focuses on providing a variety of safety training classes in the Cedar Rapids area. The company offers certification training in first aid, infant/child/adult CPR, use of a defibrillator (AED), and basic life support and can customize classes to help meet requirements.

Kirkwood is launching KICK Career Camps, focused on a specific high-demand career, allowing students to explore various paths by working on projects led by experienced industry professionals. While the college has been focused on camp experiences for younger students for years, these programs are focused on older students ages 12-16 who are already thinking about career exploration.

From flower festivals and patriotic parades to county fairs and hot air balloons taking to the skies, there is so much to do, see and celebrate around Eastern Iowa in the coming months.

The mother-daughter bridal and prom dress store celebrates five years in Coralville and plans to nearly double its footprint this summer when it moves to North Liberty.