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U.S. Bank building sale offers challenging, exciting opportunity
The sale of the former U.S. Bank building in downtown Cedar Rapids, and its associated properties, is an exciting but challenging opportunity – for the right developer, according to the property’s owner. “This property is really prime for redevelopment,” said…
Modern Companies builds a digital pipeline
Flood recovery rush inspired piping workflow software, new venture By Dave DeWitte [email protected] CEDAR…

Q&A: Jasmine Almoayed
Jasmine Almoayed Economic Development Manager City of Cedar Rapids By Dave DeWitte [email protected] Cedar Rapids…

NewBoCo launches with global aspirations
By Dave DeWitte [email protected] The nonprofit umbrella organization of the Iowa Startup Accelerator now has…

CR mayor: Big calls on hotel, flood protection ahead
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett speaks with attendees following his Feb. 24 State of the…

Coralville considering commercial signage clean-up
Signs shown along Second Avenue in Coralville on a recent afternoon. An informal proposal by…

ADM soy paint hits the rails
An ADM railcar painted with new Soyathane paint. By Emery Styron [email protected] Terms like…

Rockwell’s telehealth trial bodes well
By Adam Moore [email protected] Corridor companies looking for a case study in offering affordable, onsite…
Hospital CEOs weigh in on challenges ahead
The 2016 CBJ Health Care Summit Hospital CEOs panel, from left to right: Moderator Scott…

Partnerships key to improving care, cutting costs
Wellmark CFO David Brown talks discusses cost, care trends during CBJ Health Summit keynote By…

IC neighborhood has new dog in town
Woofables adds second location in dog-friendly Peninsula Neighborhood By Angela Holmes [email protected] If you’re…

Coralville lodging boom reflects national surge
A rendering of Hawkeye Hotels’ new Fairfield Inn & Suites, expected to open next year…

Blairs Ferry retail on the rise
Crews work on the shell of the Rock Top Bar and Restaurant on a recent…

Washington’s State Theater readies for its closeup
By Emery Styron [email protected] Crystle Christner, manager of the State Theater in Washington, foresees a…

Lion Bridge pouring into Des Moines
By Chase Castle [email protected] Months ahead of the brewery’s second anniversary, the Lion Bridge Brewing…

Hy-Vee on Forevergreen Road delayed until 2017
By Chase Castle [email protected] The opening of a new Hy-Vee grocery store near the border…






