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Energy in Iowa: A year in review
A lot has transpired since the first installment of the CBJ’s Energy in Iowa series examined the state’s surging electricity demand — and 2025 proved pivotal in determining how Iowa will meet that unprecedented challenge. The demand drivers remain clear:…
Cedar Rapids housing pilot program exceeds goals, houses 37 in first year
A landlord and tenant incentive program in Linn County has surpassed its initial goals in…
CBJ Newsmakers: City pursues multiple paths to fill former Hy-Vee location
Cedar Rapids officials say they’ve been working on multiple fronts to bring a new grocery…
Uptown Coffee Company to open second location at NewBo City Market
Uptown Coffee Company will expand to a second location in 2026 in Cedar Rapids, taking…
CBJ Newsmakers: Downtown District eyes marathon and Mays Island expansion
Since Executive Director Caleb Knutson and Program Manager Jennifar Bassett were profiled in February, the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Charter school opens at former Transamerica site, expansion pending
Development plans continue to unfold for the former Transamerica property, but some elements seemingly remain…
CBJ Newsmakers: First QTS data center buildings near completion
What began as a $750 million investment has grown into a $10 billion commitment, making…
Anonymous $2M gift enables Cedar Rapids senior center construction
An anonymous donor has contributed $2 million toward Horizons’ planned Center for Older Adults, bringing…
CBJ Newsmakers: Cedar Crossing Casino construction running month ahead of schedule
Officials from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment said that as of mid-November, construction was said to be…
Allsop gift to name park, Busse westside library spaces
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation announced a major gift from the Robert & Elizabeth…
Loren Hartelt to lead Downtown Cedar Rapids commission
Loren Hartelt of CRST will become the new chair of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported…
Iowa City Highlander Hotel seeks bankruptcy protection
The Highlander Hotel in Iowa City is seeking Chapter 11 protection, according to court records…
Duane Arnold Energy Center achieves restart milestone with generator rotor removal
The Duane Arnold Energy Center near Palo has completed its first major equipment operation in…
Coe College aviation students complete first solo flights
Three Coe College students completed solo training flights Dec. 9, marking the first solo flights…
Eastern Iowa Airport terminal modernization ‘essentially complete’
After more than a decade of design, development and construction work, the $121 million terminal…
The Downtown Dish: A toast to Iowa City’s history with Doug Alberhasky
In this episode of the Downtown Dish podcast, hosts Charlie Nusser and Anna Moyers Stone…
