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The Siecks pose for a family photo at Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids in Minneapolis in 2021. (From left) Shanna, Izabella, Mason, Colton and Curtis Sieck. Ms. Sieck said it was the last photograph they took as a family before Mason died. CREDIT JOY BY JO PHOTOGRAPHY

Grinnell family works to bring pediatric palliative care and hospice center to Iowa

A Grinnell family is working to bring a pediatric palliative care and hospice facility to Iowa. When Curtis and Shanna Sieck’s 7-year-old son, Mason, was nearing the end of his battle with Gardner syndrome in 2021, options for end-of-life care…

High fiber: Enseva bringing Hiawatha firms top data speeds

A contractor installs fiber optic cable for Enseva that will cross under I-380 to the…

Lion Development baking up big plans for Pizza Ranches

Outside the North Liberty Pizza Ranch, where renovations have begun. The space is expected to…

Navigating the ESOP maze

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Transferring a company’s ownership from a private owner to employees through…

Two new ‘seeds’ taking root in Johnson County

Local leaders preparing to launch seed fund, matching loan program in 2020. By Katharine Carlon…

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…