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FilmScene honored with Governor’s Arts Award
Iowa City-based FilmScene, Iowa’s largest nonprofit cinema, is one of 10 organizations and individuals honored with the Governor’s Arts Award April 29 in a presentation at the Iowa State Capitol. Administered by IEDA’s Iowa Arts Council, “the biennial awards recognize…
Edge colocation data center opens in North Liberty
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] DartPoints has opened a new edge colocation data center in North…

Retail churn worries spawn ideas, strategies
Gordmans, located at Lindale Market Place in Cedar Rapids, with new tenant Boot Barn shown…

Chicago’s Federal Reserve chief responds to economic crisis in Mid-Year Economic keynote
Chicago Fed President and CEO Charles Evans offers his thoughts on the current economic situation…

ICDD: Winds of change sweeping downtown IC businesses
Iowa City Downtown District leaders discussed the social, economic and health changes disrupting downtown businesses…

Iowa Leading Indicators Index shows improvement in May
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), used by state officials to forecast tax revenues, decreased…

The Mill in Iowa City draws interest from local investors
The Mill at 120 E. Burlington St. is a cultural institution in Iowa City. By…

The Bohemian Hotel set to open Friday
A view of The Bohemian Hotel’s new courtyard. The hotel is set to open on…

IBC members expecting lower sales, employment ahead
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The difficult business climate will continue to challenge the state’s…

Reynolds touts Iowa economic potential at WH meeting
Gov. Kim Reynolds discusses how Iowans are getting back to work and what role skills-based…

‘Northside Outside’ open for business in downtown IC
Iowa City officials and North Linn Street restaurant owners have transformed a one-block stretch of…

Corridor companies see $15M from state relief program
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Corridor businesses from restaurants to pet groomers have received nearly $15…

Supply strain: Corridor manufacturers work around supply disruptions
World Class Industries employee Charles Ellis moves a fan drive into a shipping tote at…

Eastern Iowa Airport sees more passengers in May
A chart showing year-over-year passenger numbers at the Eastern Iowa Airport. SOURCE CID By CBJ…

CBJ wins five awards in national competition
The cover of the Aug. 5, 2019 edition of the CBJ featuring 2019’s Best Scoop,…

Local team’s $100M proposal advances for prime CR site
Project view looking northeast from Second Street West and Second Avenue. CREDIT: 1st & 1st…
