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The Olympic Theater announces its search for a new owner
The Olympic South Side Theater, a historic event venue in the New Bohemia neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, has announced in a social media post that it is looking for a new owner. The venue, located on the second floor of…
Medtech for the masses
UnityPoint leaders and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance ambassadors help cut the ribbon on generate…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Gary Rozek
Gary Rozek talks with Nate Kaeding during a recent recording session at the CBJ Studios…

Amazon’s coming to town
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Economic development officials say an Amazon “last mile” fulfillment center coming…
Amazon’s coming to town
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Economic development officials say an Amazon “last mile” fulfillment center coming…
Marion boutique offers a ‘mode’ for giving back
Danielle Rings, owner of MODE in Marion and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2019 “Outstanding…
Marion boutique offers a ‘mode’ for giving back
Danielle Rings, owner of MODE in Marion and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2019 “Outstanding…
‘The Preserve’ focuses on affordability in North Liberty
The first homes are going up at The Preserve, a major subdivision near Centennial Park…
‘The Preserve’ focuses on affordability in North Liberty
The first homes are going up at The Preserve, a major subdivision near Centennial Park…
Paving the way for a wider I-380
Corridor residents had mixed reactions to a proposal to widen I-380 to six lanes at…
How must the Corridor change over the next 15 years?
For the CBJ’s 15th anniversary issue this past summer, we asked community leaders to look…
World Class Industries keeps growing in Hiawatha
World Class Industries employees sit for a photo during the Nov. 7 open house and…
Diversity Straight Up: Marci Chickering
In the latest episode of the new CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta…
Building even greener homes in the Corridor
Legacy GreenBuilders & Developers President Chris Mottinger and dog Ellie Mae outside his Solon office.…

Disruptive launch fueled Hames Homes success
Curt and Norma Hames founded what is now known as Hames Homes in 1969. The…
UI’s next business dean faces shifting demands
University of Iowa dean Sarah Gardial talks with CBJ contributor Nate Kaeding during an early…





