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2025 Forty Under 40: Ellie Evans
Ellie Evans Talent Engagement Manager | First Mainstreet Insurance, a TrueNorth Company AGE: 27 Residence: Cedar Rapids Hometown: Marion Education: Bachelor’s degree in communication, minor in public relations, and a certificate in nonprofit management Who do you consider your local…
TIME names Alliant Energy a Best Midsize Company in America
Alliant Energy was recently listed on TIME’s inaugural list of America’s Best Midsize Companies for…
Casey’s to acquire 198 CEFCO convenience stores in $1.145 billion deal
Casey’s General Stores, headquartered in Ankeny, has announced an agreement to acquire Fikes Wholesale, Inc.,…
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll completes move to former Gazette building in downtown Cedar Rapids
Shuttleworth & Ingersoll has completed its move to the newly renovated former Gazette building at…
2005 throwback: Winery hopes to get into the spirit
This article was originally published May 23, 2005. The CBJ is revisiting some of the…
2016 throwback: IC cedes to Uber, amends ‘ridesharing’ policy
This article was originally published Apr. 25, 2016. The CBJ is revisiting some of the…
Artwork by local photographer Christopher V. Sherman showcased in new St. Luke’s Marion emergency room
Marion-based fine arts photographer Christopher V. Sherman’s photographic artwork will be prominently displayed in the…
Iowa City Downtown District to host ‘Scoop the Loop’ retail event
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) is set to host a new summer-themed retail event…
Pet supply store opens in downtown Washington
A new pet supply store with roots in service dog training has opened for business…
2010 throwback: Asoyia shuts doors after years of growth
This article was originally published March 15, 2010. The CBJ is revisiting some of the…
Multicultural Development Center of Iowa taps James Mims as associate director
The Multicultural Development Center of Iowa (MDC Iowa) has a new associate director at its…
Greater Iowa City Inc. launches new grant to boost rural community identity
Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) has announced a new grant initiative, funded by Johnson…
Nordex to restart, grow production at West Branch wind turbine plant
The Nordex Group is restarting and expanding its local wind turbine production facility in West…
Inventory remains bright spot in June Iowa housing market
Overall inventory remained the bright spot for the Iowa housing market in June, as the…
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy to host beauty fundraiser at Dillard’s Coral Ridge
In partnership with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy (EIAA), the Coral Ridge Mall Dillard’s location…
Iowa City seeks input on community housing needs
As part of its City Steps 2030 plan, Iowa City is requesting public input on…
