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QTS marks topping out of first three buildings at Cedar Rapids data center campus

QTS and construction partners Layton Construction and The Weitz Company marked the topping out of the first three buildings at the company’s Cedar Rapids data center campus Tuesday, Oct. 21, signaling completion of each building’s structural framework. The ceremony at…

CBJ Newsmakers: Regents approve 33% budget increase for UI hospital

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Solon loses The Brass Fountain after permanent closure

The Brass Fountain announced on Facebook it closed its downtown Solon location after less than…

The Brass Fountain opened in early 2021. CREDIT NOAH TONG

After real estate downturn to end 2022, positivity on horizon for 2023

November 2022 unit sales of single-family homes were down 29.5% compared to November 2021, but…

Home sales

Greater Iowa City Area HBA announces 2023 leadership

The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association (HBA) has announced its 2023 board of…

Iowa City Area HBA board

AG Bird states priorities, Miller wins agreement from Juul in last act

An audit of the victim service office, hiring new prosecutors and challenging federal lawsuits are…

CREDIT IOWA ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE

Neumann Monson’s Griffith named Iowa Architectural Foundation board chair

The Iowa Architectural Foundation’s (IAF) Board of Trustees elected its 2023 slate of officers at…

Nathan Griffith Neumann Monson

New Conterra Ag program provides accelerated loans

Iowa-based Conterra Ag Capital has introduced Conterra Ag Premier (CAP). The new credit-based real estate…

Conterra Ag

ADM named among nation’s best-managed companies

ADM has been named as one of the best-managed companies in the U.S., according to…

ADM Cedar Rapids

Iowa Law begins formal partnership with Kenyan institution

The University of Iowa and the Judicial Service Commision (JSC) of Kenya have entered into…

Iowa Law has entered into an agreement with the Judicial Service Commission of Kenya. CREDIT UI LAW

No Limbits raises $1.4 million through funding round

No Limbits, a company that designs apparel for amputees, wheelchair users and people with limited…

Founder Erica Cole presents her company, No Limbits, on ABC's Shark Tank. CREDIT CHRISTOPHER WILLARD/ABC

CBJ Newsmakers: Advocates fight for manufactured housing rights against Havenpark Communities

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

CBJ Newsmakers: Five years on, Tiffin’s Park Place is taking shape

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

TrueNorth exceeds $1 million in its philanthropic efforts

TrueNorth Companies, L.C. exceeded $1 million in its philanthropic efforts in 2022. The risk management…

TrueNorth

Iowa Architectural Foundation announces new board officers, annual awards

The Iowa Architectural Foundation’s Board of Trustees elected its 2023 officers at its December board…

Iowa Architectural Foundation

First MainStreet expands to South Dakota

First MainStreet Insurance L.C. (FMSI) will expand into South Dakota as firm partners with Revo…

First MainStreet