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Iowa City zoning amendments would allow conversion of former hotelVetro and Hotel Chauncey to residential uses
A pair of text amendments to Iowa City’s central business zoning code could pave the way for the conversion of two vacant downtown hotels into residential housing units. The first reading of the ordinance creating the two amendments was approved…
Planning Commission recommends rezoning for addition to Big Cedar Industrial Center
A rezoning request for a substantial addition to the Big Cedar Industrial Center is on…
Dows Farm ‘agri-community’ project set to begin this spring
Development work is finally set to begin on the long-planned and oft-discussed Dows Farm “agri-community.”…
PHOTO GALLERY: Pickle Palace nears public opening
The long-awaited full opening of the Pickle Palace in downtown Cedar Rapids is imminent. After…
CBJ Newsmakers: Tower Terrace Road project path remains unclear
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Transamerica, Tata partnership ‘wasn’t working for either party’
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: New Steindler clinic eyes 2025 completion
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: State IEDA board awards $1.85 million grant for Collins Aerospace expansion
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Westdale’s rebirth nearly complete
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Lindale Mall sold to New York firm
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking seen as investment in region’s economic future
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Michaels to open new store at Westdale Town Center
Michaels, a national retailer known for arts and crafts supplies, will be opening a new…
Project to revamp Wright Brothers interchange, widen portion of I-380 now fully funded
An extensive Corridor highway improvement project that includes widening a five-mile section of Interstate 380…
Big Grove Cedar Rapids nears opening date
A preview of Big Grove Brewery’s new Cedar Rapids taproom Thursday, Dec. 7, offered a…
The Lucky Cat to close in February 2024
The Lucky Cat, which has hosted comedy shows and other events in downtown Cedar Rapids…