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CBJ’s Most Influential Leaders of 2025
The CBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the people who have made the biggest mark on the Corridor within the past year, whether through their leadership, business accomplishments or philanthropic efforts. The CBJ asked readers in October to cast their votes…
Medical Mall traffic scenarios cost more than $2.5 million
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Closing a portion of Second Avenue for a proposed…
I-JOBS provides millions to area communities
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Flooded counties received the most money from the state…
Hotel at Kirkwood Center opens
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Lee Belfield’s big idea hit him smack in the…
Perfect score: Ferguson reflects on ACT
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – He expects few operational changes at ACT once he…
UI research, external funding, survives Hunninghake’s absence
by Gigi Wood UNIVERSITY OF IOWA – When the University of Iowa announced its external…
Not your average bean field
byBekah Porter MARION – The last thing George Lake wants to point at with pride…
Grasshorse opens new headquarters
by Gigi Wood WINFIELD – A local animation company with connections to Hollywood has moved…
Garner’s first task: assessment
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – He has steered colleges toward success, written a book…
Housing still not affordable for rising homeless population
by Bekah Porter CORRIDOR – Time and again they came, asking for a place to…
Some owners hail taxi changes
by Gigi Wood IOWA CITY – Taxicab price gouging and safety concerns could soon be…
Iowa River Landing development moves ahead
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – It’s time to make the grade. Now that the University…
Bradshaw seek to improve airline service
by Bekah Porter CORRIDOR – Tim Bradshaw is right where he wants to be. “I…
Council views UIHC medical facility site plan
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – While an outpatient facility is in the planning stages, officials…
Czech museum post-flood plans on track
by Bekah Porter CEDAR RAPIDS – Forget bigger and better. The National Czech & Slovak…
Businesses vary on flooding concerns, preparation
by Gigi Wood CORALVILLE – They’re keeping an eye on it. Coralville businesses owners located…