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The CBJ's Corridor Executive Open invited the region's top executives out for a day of golf and networking on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Brown Deer Golf Club, 1900 Country Club Drive, Coralville. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Nate Kaeding shares details on new 18-hole Iowa City golf course

Nate Kaeding grew up in Iowa City and, like a lot of kids, spent as much time as possible on the golf course. “I grew up golfing as a big part of my life,” Mr. Kaeding said. “Even as a…

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…

Cedar Rapids sign Mays Island

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…

Transamerica site redevelopment plan

CBJ Newsmakers: First QTS data center buildings near completion

What began as a $750 million investment has grown into a $10 billion commitment, making…

QTS data center Cedar Rapids construction

Anonymous $2M gift enables Cedar Rapids senior center construction

An anonymous donor has contributed $2 million toward Horizons’ planned Center for Older Adults, bringing…

Horizons senior center Cedar Rapids

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…

Cedar Crossing exterior work

Allsop gift to name park, Busse westside library spaces

The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation announced a major gift from the Robert & Elizabeth…

Cedar Rapids westside library rendering 1

Loren Hartelt to lead Downtown Cedar Rapids commission

Loren Hartelt of CRST will become the new chair of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported…

Loren Hartelt

Iowa City Highlander Hotel seeks bankruptcy protection

The Highlander Hotel in Iowa City is seeking Chapter 11 protection, according to court records…

The Highlander's outdoor courtyard and patio has life size chess boards, bags, ping pong and frisbee golf. CREDIT HIGHLANDER HOTEL

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…

The Duane Arnold Energy Center's generator rotor leaves Palo the morning of Friday, Dec. 19 by rail en route to Schenectady, New York, for refurbishment.

Coe College aviation students complete first solo flights

Three Coe College students completed solo training flights Dec. 9, marking the first solo flights…

Luke Hewitt, instructor with Coe College's aviation management and flight operations program, stands next to Addy LuGrain, the first of three aviation students in the program's history to complete a solo flight.

Eastern Iowa Airport terminal modernization ‘essentially complete’

After more than a decade of design, development and construction work, the $121 million terminal…

Eastern Iowa Airport terminal modernization gate 12

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…

Doug Alberhasky, owner of Iowa City’s iconic John's Grocery. downtown dish

As talks continue, Iowa City Starbucks baristas hold the line

It’s been two weeks since Iowa City Starbucks baristas joined the national strike against the…

Starbucks baristas James Nordholm and Hayden Evans picket outside the Starbucks at 228 S. Clinton St. in Iowa City Dec. 17, 2025.

UPDATED: Cedar Rapids Prep to open second location at former GoDaddy site

A second location for Cedar Rapids Prep, a local charter school, is being planned for…

Cedar Rapids Prep plans former GoDaddy site

Hyper Energy Bar to hold soft opening for North Liberty location Dec. 19

Hyper Energy Bar is gearing up for its North Liberty debut, one year after opening…

Exterior of the Hyper Energy Bar in Iowa City's Ped Mall, 115 E. College St.