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Dark fantasy bookstore to open in Cedar Rapids’ Czech Village

A new independent bookstore embracing gothic and “witchy” themes will open Sept. 9 in Czech Village. Sisters Books & Nooks, founded by Jamie Sharar and Sarah Danielson, will focus on romantasy, horror, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, banned books and LGBTQIA+ voices.…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces 2026 LFS Executive Class

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced its 2026 Executive Class of Leadership for…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance

Cedar Rapids YMCA CEO to retire after three decades of service

Robert Carlson will retire as president and CEO of the YMCA of the Cedar Rapids…

Robert Carlson Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA

Smaller Communities Forum to celebrate the growth of the Corridor

On Sept. 4, the CBJ’s Smaller Communities Forum will offer a unique opportunity to explore…

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Eastern Iowa Airport logs seventh straight record month for passengers in July

The Eastern Iowa Airport recorded its seventh consecutive record month for passenger traffic in July,…

Eastern Iowa Airport Cedar Rapids sculpture

Collins Aerospace technology adopted by JetBlue for predictive flight operations

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, announced it has begun providing JetBlue Airways with FlightAware…

Collins Aerospace JetBlue

Iowa City wagyu ranch establishing national reputation, genetic excellence

Sarah Bailey and Kyle Schuchmann of Jiyu American Wagyu talk about the genetics of Wagyu…

A full-blood Wagyu is shown at one of Jiyu American Wagyu’s farms. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

TrueNorth recognized with national and regional industry awards

Insurance brokerage firm TrueNorth has received a series of national and regional accolades for industry…

TrueNorth

Federal agency grants waiver to propel potential Duane Arnold restart

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has approved a waiver request from NextEra Duane Arnold…

Duane Arnold Energy Center

Farmer Grade founder Sawyer Whisler talks building a transparent meat business nationwide

Sawyer Whisler is the driving force, alongside his father, Tork, behind Farmer Grade, the subscription…

Sawyer Whisler

New Eastern Iowa Health Care pharmacy grand opening represents latest expansion of its mission

The grand opening of the Eastern Iowa Health Center’s new pharmacy is about more than…

Joe Lock Juliet Abdel Sami Scheetz Eastern Iowa Health Center pharmacy grand opening

Linn supervisors approve first reading of nuclear energy zoning amendment

Linn County supervisors voted unanimously Monday to approve the first reading of a new county…

Kirsten Running-Marquardt nuclear zoning amendment

Prairie Rose Family Medicine to open direct primary care clinic in Coralville

A new family medicine clinic opening in Coralville this fall is taking a different approach…

Financial world looks to youth to save it from silver tsunami

The financial services industry is at a crossroads and at the center of it is…

Two young professionals shake hands.

GALLERY: Dream City celebrates grand opening of renovated facility

One year ago, Dream City broke ground on an expansion and renovation project, envisioning a…

Dream City organizers celebrated the facility's renovation and expansion with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025.

Johnson County Board of Supervisors draft new letter to Havenpark Communities, urging rent moratorium on manufactured home parks

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is petitioning a Utah company that owns and operates…

Johnson County Supervisor Board Chair Jon Green listens to Emily Meister, director of community impact and engagement with United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties at a work session Wednesday, Aug. 20.