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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…