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The phenomenon has for years been blamed by some for sweltering summer conditions in Iowa, yet recent research shows that might not be true.

Caleb Knutson began his job with Cedar Rapids’ Downtown Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District. Now he’s helping bring the Downtown Vision Plan to life.

Researchers from Iowa State University say that the over application of fertilizer can be harmful, but under-applying can be too.

The store -- a pink barn on Highway 30 near Atkins -- has been a destination for brides to be for more than 50 years. Current owner Diane Niebuhr and her daughters strive to build relationships spanning decades from prom to wedding and beyond.

This weekend, you’ll be able to shop while you hop from barn to barn across Iowa.

Iowa manufacturers’ and farmers’ balance sheets continue to be affected by heightened import costs and uncertain foreign export relations, and bottlenecks at various points in their production processes — whether they are increased costs to import necessary machinery or threats to export opportunities — are weighing heavy on them.

A Texas-style barbecue restaurant has opened in southwest Cedar Rapids.

The Iowa Startup Accelerator is officially returning this fall with a renewed focus on helping Iowa-based startups sharpen their branding, marketing, and sales strategies.