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Cedar Rapids Public Library to open new westside Busse Branch Sept. 19
The Cedar Rapids Public Library’s new Busse Branch will open to the public Saturday, Sept. 19, with a grand opening celebration, library officials announced Tuesday, June 30. The grand opening celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with remarks outside the…
Canada consul-general: U.S. economic relationship with Canada remains vital despite ‘turbulence’
Despite recent “turbulence in international markets,” Canada and the United States – especially Iowa –…
Excellence in Action Awards recognize regional leadership, collaboration
The 2026 Excellence in Action Awards were held Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Hy-Vee Center…
Iowa’s ‘silver tsunami’: Baby boomers delay retirement as workforce ages
The term “baby boomer” made its debut in America in 1963, when Leslie J. Nason…
Alliant plans for natural gas-fired power plant at Prairie Creek moving forward
Alliant Energy’s plans for a natural gas-fired power plant near the Prairie Creek generating station…
Coralville Council clears path for esports arena with rezoning, site plan approval
A proposed commercial subdivision in Coralville that includes an esports arena gained traction Tuesday evening,…
Plumb Supply building new $15.2 million facility in Cedar Rapids
Plumb Supply Company is planning a new $15.2 million logistics and warehouse facility in Cedar…
Business of Sports: Iowa City gym skips resolution rush
Adam Rees is not your typical fitness coach. And Grit Gym is not your typical…
Peering into 2026: Eight industry predictions from Corridor leaders
As 2026 begins, business leaders across Eastern Iowa are navigating a landscape marked by both…
Data Link Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, lands $248 million Navy radio production contract
Data Link Solutions has secured a $248 million U.S. Navy contract to produce tactical radio…
Collins Aerospace reports 3% sales increase in fourth quarter 2025
Collins Aerospace’s Cedar Rapids operations, employing more than 7,000 workers, contributed to the company’s fourth…
Creighton economist Goss: 2025 economy was a mixed bag, but improvement predicted for 2026
Economic data for 2025 was decidedly mixed, with slowing inflation tempered by job losses in…
Pulitzer Prize-winning editor Green named Gazette publisher
Adams MultiMedia announced Monday, Jan. 26 that Richard Green, a longtime media executive and Pulitzer…
Game on: CBJ launches the Business of Sports column series
After more than a few weeks away from the grind of daily sports, sports editing…
Eastern Iowa Airport sets record for passengers in 2025
The Eastern Iowa Airport welcomed more than 1.6 million passengers in 2025, a 6% increase…
Washington Community Theater marks 50 years with chamber celebration
The Washington Chamber of Commerce marked the 50th anniversary of the Washington Community Theater with…
