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Havenpark Communities to increase rent on Johnson County manufactured home parks despite calls for rent moratorium
Residents of Utah-based Havenpark Communities’ manufactured home parks in Johnson County say despite a plea for a two-year moratorium on lot rent while the company addresses neglected maintenance, Havenpark plans to implement an increase effective this December. “Since 2019, when…
CBJ Newsmakers: The rise and fall of Moxie Solar
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

University of Iowa partners with global program to support talented youth
The University of Iowa will welcome students cultivating solutions to global challenges in a new…

Relion insurance pledges $100,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
Relion Insurance Solutions, a Johnson-County based insurance agency, pledged a $100,000 donation to North Liberty’s…

Amish-inspired market coming to Washington
Good smells – and tastes – are coming Washington’s way. This spring, Washington residents will…

Fork and Knife Feast returns for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
The annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, taking place Feb. 14 through Feb. 25 in 2024,…

Coralville’s CIELO opens second location in Iowa City
When Monica Berry opened her business’s first location at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville,…

J&P Cycles closes Anamosa retail store
National motorcycle retailer J&P Cycles announced its Anamosa location is closing, eight years after it…

Coralville Mellow Mushroom to close
The Mellow Mushroom, a quirky, psychedelic pizzeria in Coral Ridge Mall, confirmed it will be…

Three Iowa City booksellers awarded James Patterson holiday bonus
Three Iowa City booksellers are the recipients of a $500 holiday bonus from prolific author…

Iowa Tourism Grants awarded to 45 organizations, 3 in the Corridor
The Iowa Tourism Office announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45…

Iowa leaders named Clean Energy Champions
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi…

ADM plans to purchase two flavoring firms
ADM announced agreements this week to purchase two global flavoring ingredient firms. The company plans…

Linn County webinar set to unveil solar dashboard
The Linn County Sustainability Department, in partnership with the Linn County GIS team, has created…

Jennifar Bassett named new Downtown District program manager
Jennifar Bassett has been hired as the new program manager of the Cedar Rapids Downtown…

GreenState Credit Union donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
GreenState Credit Union recently donated $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign, just days after…






