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The former Methodist church in Marion, damaged during Iowa's 2020 derecho, is seen in January at the corner of Eighth Avenue and 12th Street. Redevelopment as Belltower Lofts is expected to be completed this summer, with 55 residential units. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Belltower Lofts redevelopment to bring 55 units by summer

Belltower Lofts in Marion is ringing in the New Year at full swing. Redevelopment of the former Methodist church, 1277 Eighth Ave., is on track to be completed this summer, said Darryl High, owner of High Property Management and co-owner…

Does your company BYOD?

By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Eight years after the business world embraced the phrase “Bring Your…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Tom Pientok

Timberline Manufacturing’s Tom Pientok talks with Nate about his upbringing and his introduction to manufacturing…

Total worker health begins with the job

Dr. Casey Chosewood, speaking at the CBJ’s Health Care Summit about new research into total…

IHA CEO gives Iowa good marks on health care

“Uniformly, Iowa performs very well on about any kind of metric you want to put…

Re-engineering the gender gap

 Adriane Van Auken, of Collins Aerospace, played a major role in developing a cost-effective crypto…

Re-engineering the gender gap

 Adriane Van Auken, of Collins Aerospace, played a major role in developing a cost-effective crypto…

When business bites

Mike Draper, founder and owner of RAYGUN, is candid about his company’s stumbles along the way,…

(Un)Hired Help: Digging into Iowa’s workforce skills gap

In this six-part, members-first series, the CBJ is exploring the causes and symptoms of Iowa’s…

Real-world perspectives on protecting your IP

Compiled by Adam Moore [email protected] In this age of the agile, fast-moving startup, it’s easy…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Jan Weissmiller

Prairie Lights’ Jan Weissmiller stands among the stacks at Prairie Lights Books in downtown Iowa…

Inside Iowa’s innovation factory

The UI BioVentures Center, which provides lab and office space for life science companies. CREDIT…

Meet the UI’s new innovation chief

Jon Darsee shown in downtown Iowa City during a recent interview. The former Hawkeye is…

Economic Forecast: When’s the recession?

By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Growth is likely to slow in 2019 compared to last year’s…

Will Year of the Pig be good to Iowa?

Iowa farmers, manufacturers looking for prosperity signals as trade talks continue By Emery Styron [email protected]

New WEDG director brings strong track record to Washington

David Collins, Director of Washington County Economic Development Group By Emery Styron [email protected] “You come…