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Crosspark Road Hy-Vee District Store Director Elise Scheil and North Liberty Mayor Chris Hoffman, center, prepare to cut the ribbon to the new Hy-Vee Center and Amphitheater Oct. 21.

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…

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.

Iowa City organizations launch Underestimated Small Business Grants

Greater Iowa City, Inc., in partnership with the Community Foundation of Johnson County and South…

CREDIT GREATER IOWA CITY INC.

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…

The 20,000 square foot Field Day Brewing is seen at 925 Liberty Way on July 25. CREDIT ELEANOR HILDEBRANDT

Iowa Starbucks Workers United join national strike

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

A barista dons a Starbucks Workers United sticker.

Iowa City performing arts high school earns Cognia accreditation

Iowa Conservatory (ICON) has announced its regional accreditation with Cognia and recognition by the state…

Beth Brown and Leslie Nolte are co-founders of ICON Arts Academy in Iowa City.