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Deb Steenblock (left) and daughter Jocelyn Hoyle of Jocelyn Taylor Bridal

Mother-daughter team dresses dreams at Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom

Jocelyn Hoyle and Deb Steenblock are the mother-daughter duo behind Jocelyn Taylor Bridal and Prom, a North Liberty boutique specializing in upscale bridal and prom dresses.  Above a tufted velvet wingback loveseat in the lobby, a glass-fronted display case exhibits…

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces 2025 grant opportunities

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced key dates and details for its 2025…

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation logo

Iowa Travel Industry Partners, Iowa Tourism Office award first round of Elevate Iowa Tourism: Education scholarships

The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP), in collaboration with the Iowa Tourism Office under the…

Elevate Iowa Tourism logo

Mission Cancer + Blood officially part of UI Health Care

University of Iowa Health Care has finalized its $280 million acquisition of Mission Cancer +…

Jessica Stonis, RN MSN, Clinical Practice Leader, with simulated patient in the 4 PFP cancer infusion center on Monday, March 6, 2023.

Choreo senior director Erin Christy named Next-Gen Rising Star by ThinkAdvisor

Erin Christy, senior advisor of wealth management for Choreo Advisors in Cedar Rapids, has been…

Erin Christy

CBJ Newsmakers: Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce, SBA Iowa District Office form alliance

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Bruce Teague, CEO and owner of Caring Hands & More and the mayor of Iowa City, accepts the SBA Impact Award June 11 in Des Moines. (from left) Bruce Teague, Chamber member Paul Richardson and Chamber chair Dan Jansen.

Marion chamber names Cassandra Kotek as new board chair

The Marion Chamber of Commerce has named Cassandra (Chalhoub) Kotek as the new chair of…

Cassandra Kotek

Collins Aerospace announces avionics modernization program for King Air, Hawker aircraft

Collins Aerospace has announced a comprehensive avionics upgrade and modernization program for Beechcraft King Air…

Collins avionics systems

Cedar Rapids UnityPoint Health leader named among Becker’s Healthcare “CMOs to Know”

Three clinical leaders from UnityPoint Health have been recognized as “Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to…

Dr. Dustin Arnold, chief medical officer of UnityPoint Health -- Cedar Rapids, was named a 2025 “Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to Know” by Becker's Healthcare.

Mercy’s Kathy Good recognized with Worldmaker Community Weaver Award

Mercy Medical Center has announced that Kathy Good, senior director of The Chris & Suzy…

Mercy’s Kathy Good recognized with Worldmaker Community Weaver Award

Sanctuary Pub, Which Wich in Iowa City closed for business

Sanctuary Pub, a favorite English-inspired watering hole in Iowa City since 1972, has closed its…

English-inspired Sanctuary Pub, at 405 S. Gilbert St.

SBA approves $18.5 million in Iowa loans in December 2024

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

North Liberty’s Snuggie Bar Crawl returns for seventh year

North Liberty’s Snuggie Crawl is set to return for its seventh year, inviting participants to…

Snuggie Crawl participants visit a local establishment. The Snuggie Crawl is part of North Liberty's Beat the Bitter winter festival.

CBJ Newsmakers: ACT’s foray into for-profit seeks to grow capabilities

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

The entrance of ACT's campus, on the corner of ACT Place and Scott Boulevard, Iowa City.

Wilson’s Orchard announces restaurant closure

Iowa City-based Wilson’s Orchard & Farm will be closing its restaurant and converting the upper…

A view of the dining area inside Wilson's Ciderhouse in Iowa City.

CBJ Newsmakers: Iowa’s EV charging infrastructure growing slowly

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Iowa is looking to use federal funds to build out EV charging capabilities across major corridors in the next five years.