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CBJ Newsmakers: Tech giant’s Iowa presence grows with Duane Arnold partnership, potential new facility
Since Google’s landmark $7 billion investment announcement in May, the tech giant has moved aggressively to secure the infrastructure and partnerships needed to support its expanding Iowa operations. In October, Google revealed plans for a second data center complex in…
New Shores Event Center owners to focus on event hospitality
The Shores Event Center is under new ownership and has unveiled a new hospitality business…

NAHB president featured in Housing Iowa Conference session
Jerry Howard, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Home Builders, will…

Webinar on CDBG grant opportunities set for Thursday
The East Central Iowa Council of Governments will host a webinar on grant opportunities available…

Former ABB plant in West Burlington up for sale or lease
Newmark is marketing the former ABB Burlington switchgear manufacturing plant in West Burlington for sale…

Gambling referendum will be on Nov. 2 ballot
The Linn County Board of Supervisors has approved a resolution that will allow Linn County voters to decide on…
Marion to observe first anniversary of derecho on Aug. 10
The city of Marion will mark the first anniversary of the derecho on Aug. 10…
Nordstrom acquires a minority interest in Topshop, Topman brands
Nordstrom and ASOS have announced that Nordstrom has acquired a minority interest in the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands.…
GoDaddy teams up with Google
GoDaddy Inc. has announced an integration with Google, which allows GoDaddy customers a way to…

Wrapping the 2021 Best of the Corridor
This week, we’re closing the CBJ’s annual survey of the best businesses, organizations and events…

Paving for Progress advocates push for sales tax renewal
The Paving for Progress program – a one percent local option sales tax generated by…

UnityPoint Health and Western Home Services to build new memory care community
UnityPoint Health-Cedar Rapids and Western Home Services in Cedar Falls, are partnering to build a…

YMCA Stoney Point facility sold to Antioch Christian Church
Skogman Commercial Group announced today the sale of the Stoney Point YMCA, located at 300…

Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 4% in June
Iowa’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 4% in June from 3.9% in May. The state’s…

Downtown IC Annual Sidewalk Sales run through this weekend
Celebrating its 53rd year, Downtown Iowa City’s Annual Sidewalk Sales begin today and runs through…

New sports bar heading to Iowa River Landing
Iowa River Landing, located off Interstate 80 in Coralville, will be home to a new…





