CBJ News Staff's stories
New independent sci-fi bookstore opens in Riverside
A new independent bookstore specializing in sci-fi and fantasy opened Aug. 30 in Riverside. Gnoll’s Loot Table, located at 51 E. First St., offers new and used genre sci-fi and fantasy book titles in the town of Riverside, known as…
HACAP CEO to retire after 18 years of leadership
Jane Drapeaux, CEO of Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc. (HACAP), will retire in December…
Eastern Iowa Airport director, Wings2Water founder Lenss receives Iowa Water Quality Award
Marty Lenss, director of the Eastern Iowa Airport and founder of Wings2Water, will receive the…
Ulta Beauty to open new location at Westdale Town Center
Beauty retailer Ulta Beauty will open a new location at Westdale Town Center in the…
Last Happy Joe’s in Corridor closed
The last Happy Joe’s Pizza restaurant in the Corridor has officially closed its doors. According…
NewBo City Market named finalist for Levitt Foundation grant
NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids is among 100 finalists nationwide competing for a $120,000…
Iowa Manufacturing Podcast records live at CBJ conference, tackles workforce crisis
The Iowa Manufacturing Podcast brought its show directly to the manufacturing community with a special…
SBA approves $6.6 million in Iowa small business loans in August
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) approved 19 loans totaling just over $6.65 million to…
Big Grove Brewery partners with country singer Hailey Whitters for limited-edition beer
Big Grove Brewery has partnered with Iowa-born country music artist Hailey Whitters to release a…
Greater Iowa City Inc. marks 35 years of Community Leadership Program
Greater Iowa City Inc. held an event Sept. 3 at Walker Homestead, 3867 James Ave.…
UI Health Care opens new pediatric emergency space
University of Iowa Health Care has opened a new pediatric emergency space within its emergency…
Leadership Iowa University concludes 2025 week-long program for college students
Leadership Iowa University completed its annual five-day program for 2025, with 18 college students and…
Hawkeye Downs Speedway to host dirt track events for 100th anniversary
Hawkeye Downs Speedway will return to its dirt track origins this fall with a series…
Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village
A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech…
UI Health Care delays projects amid federal funding cuts
The University of Iowa Health Care system is revising its capital improvement plans after federal…
Alliant Energy partners with HomeServe to offer customer repair plans
Alliant Energy has partnered with HomeServe to offer optional home repair plans to customers in…
