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A wall-length shelving unit teems with pottery waiting to be painted at The Potter's Obsession, 1941 51st St. NE Cedar Rapids.

The Potters’ Obsession marks 25 years with summer celebration

The Potters’ Obsession, a paint-it-yourself pottery studio, will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a four-day event Aug. 7-10. The studio, which opened in 1999, has served as a creative space for families, artists and others seeking hands-on art experiences. The…

Iowa Heartlanders hockey team unveiled with ribbon cutting ceremony

The Iowa Heartlanders franchise was officially introduced to Iowa City at a ribbon cutting ceremony…

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Hiawatha-based HOA’s oppose potential Edgewood Village development

The Turtle Creek and Dell Ridge homeowner’s association (HOA) have joined forces to object to…

Survey: Small business owners air concerns over economic recovery

Small business owners worry the American economy is in a precarious position following the COVID-19…

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PVpallet rolling out reusable pallets for solar module shipping

PVpallet, the first recyclable, reusable, adjustable and collapsible pallet system designed specifically for shipping and…

Kirkwood dedicates $10 million Agricultural Center expansion

Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids recently held a dedication ceremony for the college’s newly-renovated…

Hy-Vee, Johnson Fitness partnering to open in-store fitness showrooms

Hy-Vee Inc. has announced a partnership with Johnson Fitness & Wellness to open in-store fitness…

Speedy Mike’s Car Wash joins a crowded car wash scene in North Liberty  

When Courtney McClellan and her husband, Mike, moved back to North Liberty in 2018, they…

The CBJ evolves

There are several changes coming to the CBJ. The new, glossy paper format that you…

Report: University of Iowa ranks in the top 10 nationally for two programs

The University of Iowa is home to the country’s top public writing program and a…

FDIC report: Iowa banks poised to support continued economic recovery

Iowa banks are in good shape to serve the needs of consumers and businesses as…

Students’ mental health challenges multiplying  

The COVID-19 pandemic is most defined as a physical health issue, with its wealth of…

Online certifications offer Iowa residents a needed career switch

The economic hardships of the last 18 months revealed vulnerabilities in countless industries across the…

Popoli Ristorante & Sullivan’s Bar to reopen Sept. 28

The Cedar Rapids restaurant reopens from 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday at 101 Third Ave. SW. …

Back in black

It doesn’t matter which football team the Iowa Hawkeyes are playing in Iowa City this…

Hallmar welcomes Hope, the new resident pet

Mercy Cedar Rapids has welcomed a new member to its Hallmar family. Hope, a 5-year-old…