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A Local Makes Sense campaign sign is displayed at Greater Iowa City's headquarters during a press conference Sept. 2. The cities of Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City have teamed up in a campaign to convince voters to elect a 1% local option sales tax on the Nov. 4 ballot.

Johnson County cities kick off campaign for 1% local option sales tax

The cities of Coralville, North Liberty and Iowa City teamed up on Tuesday as part of a campaign effort advocating for a 1% Local Option Sales Tax (LOST). The tax will be on the Nov. 4 city and school election…

2024 Iowa City HBA Parade of Homes dates announced

This year’s Iowa City Home Builders Association Parade of Homes kicks off June 8. Twenty-two…

The Greater Iowa City Home Builders Association logo

Former Mercy Medical Center president, CEO Tinker remembered as visionary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids celebrated the life of former president and CEO A.…

A. James Tinker Mercy Medical Center

CBJ’s Best of the Corridor 2024: Vote for your favorite businesses today

The CBJ is proud to announce its annual Best of the Corridor survey, which allows…

Best of the Corridor

NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign

The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo…

Mayor Tiffany O'Donnell speaks at the launch of NewBo City Market's Next Level Local capital campaign, Saturday, May 11. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Northside Diner, new Washington restaurant, will bring comfort food to modern palates

A building that once housed a beloved Washington restaurant will once again see diners lined…

Ed and Isabella Santoro stand behind the bar of Northside Diner in Washington.

Iowa treasurer announces Iowa 529 college plan updates

Iowa 529 plans can help even more Iowa families save and prepare for college thanks…

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs Iowa HF2667 into law, which expands Iowa’s tax deduction for 529 and ABLE savings accounts and allows rollovers from Iowa’s 529 account to a Roth IRA. CREDIT IOWA TREASURER ROBY SMITH

Hy-Vee closing Cedar Rapids First Ave. store June 23

Hy-Vee will be permanently closing its store at 1556 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids…

Hy-Vee First Avenue Cedar Rapids

ACT has ‘entered into an agreement’ to sell Iowa City campus

Educational nonprofit organization ACT announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Iowa…

The entrance of ACT's campus, on the corner of ACT Place and Scott Boulevard, Iowa City.

Study: Hiawatha could support full-service hotel

Hiawatha provides a solid and feasible market for a potential full-service hotel, according to a…

Hiawatha City Hall

GoldCap Education seeks to fill in the gaps

A new educational program designed to enhance students’ learning experiences outside of school is launching…

Jordan Immerfall, founder of GoldCap Education and program administrator and instructor at the UI College of Education, poses at the Ped Mall in downtown Iowa City on May 7.

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Dawn and Brittany Schorg, Czech Feather & Down

Dawn and Brittany Schorg are the mother/daughter duo behind Czech Feather & Down, the Cedar…

Czech Feather & Down

Holmes Murphy launches Innovative Program Solutions

Holmes Murphy has announced the launch of Innovative Program Solutions (IPS). According to a release,…

Holmes Murphy logo

Farm & Home Mutual Insurance celebrates 150 years in Washington

There’s no real secret why the Farm & Home Mutual Insurance Association in Washington has…

Suzanne Wood Farm & Home Mutual

Health Harmony takes home $2,500 in Final Pitch competition

A certified nursing assistant and University of Iowa undergraduate student majoring in speech and hearing…

University of Iowa undergraduate and UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (Iowa JPEC) Undergraduate Startup Incubator Spring Final Pitch Competition Lily Hintz.

Iowa tourism: Economic impact, quality of life and fun

It’s spring at last, and who doesn’t feel the urge to get out and enjoy…

A low angle shot of red and yellow flower field with a blue sky in the background