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North Liberty’s Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater opens doors
Following more than a decade of planning, the $10 million, 13,000-square-foot Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater in North Liberty’s Centennial Park is swinging its doors open to the public. City officials, community members and stakeholders gathered at 1565 St. Andrews Drive…
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…

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

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…

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…

Mercy’s Kathy Good recognized with Worldmaker Community Weaver Award
Mercy Medical Center has announced that Kathy Good, senior director of The Chris & Suzy…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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 City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants
Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South…

Field Day Brewing Company introduces cannabis-infused drinks on draft
Almost a year after introducing its cannabis-infused beverage line Day Dreamer, Field Day Brewing Company…

Iowa Starbucks Workers United join national strike
Starbucks workers in Iowa City and Davenport are joining an escalating national strike Tuesday, Dec.…

Iowa City performing arts high school earns Cognia accreditation
Iowa Conservatory (ICON) has announced its regional accreditation with Cognia and recognition by the state…






