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Inside Cedar Crossing: Latest construction photos and updated renderings

On course. On time. On target. That was the message Thursday afternoon, Nov. 20, as the developers of the Cedar Crossing casino in northwest Cedar Rapids provided a construction update for members of the media. Kim Pang, vice president of…

University of Iowa seeks $80 million in capital improvement projects at Board of Regents meeting

The University of Iowa received approval from the Iowa Board of Regents Nov. 6 for…

Aerial footage of Hubbard Park and the University of Iowa Art Building. The facility, empty since the 2008 flood, is set for a $37 million renovation.

Tippie College of Business to suspend admission to graduate finance program

The University of Iowa is requesting to temporarily suspend its Master of Science in Finance…

Pappajohn Business Building University of Iowa

Corridor libraries serve as entrepreneurial hubs

Kellee Forkenbrock’s official title is public service librarian at the North Liberty Library, but it…

Kellee Forkenbrock, North Liberty Library public service librarian. CREDIT AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Veridian, Community 1st among three Iowa credit unions awarded grants to serve disadvantaged communities

Three Iowa credit unions designated as Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI), including Veridian Credit Union…

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Hawkeye Downs redevelopment project moving ahead

Work is under way on a redevelopment project that promises to transform the Hawkeye Downs…

Hawkeye Downs redevelopment plan

Texas Roadhouse to move to new Edgewood Road site in 2025

After nearly a quarter century of operation on the southwest side of Cedar Rapids, Texas…

Texas Roadhouse owners groundbreaking move

Party at the Museum to celebrate nonprofit professionals

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation will host a Nonprofit Party at the Museum to…

African American Museum of Iowa

‘The Confused Breakfast’ podcast serves up movie nostalgia

“The Confused Breakfast” blends humor with nostalgia for a homegrown audio experience. Hosted by Sean…

Sean Prior (left), Mike Schulte (center) and A.J. Vens (right) won several awards at the 2024 Iowa Podcast Awards. CREDIT UPLOAD MEDIA GROUP

Toyota Financial Services announces plans to lay off 54 remaining Cedar Rapids employees

As the final step in Toyota Financial Services’ closure of its Cedar Rapids operations, the…

Toyota Financial

Iowa City Area Sports Commission highlights its social, economic impact at Cilek Business & Sports Breakfast Series

Just hours ahead of the Iowa High School Girls State Volleyball championships, Johnson County leaders…

Josh Schamberger, president of the Iowa City Area Sports Commission and Think Iowa City, addresses the crowd in the lobby of the Xtream Arena on Monday, Nov. 4.

Tiffany O’Donnell named CBJ’s 2024 Most Influential Leader

Even as a prominent local figure who’s now been named the Corridor Business Journal’s Most…

Tiffany O'Donnell

Four Linn County companies receive SBA loans in October

The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…

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CBJ’s Most Influential Leaders of 2024

The CBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the people who have made the biggest mark on…

Revology selected by Indiana health care network for long-term contract 

Revology has announced an agreement with Hancock Health to expand their existing partnership into a…

Kirkwood Community College to decommission wind turbine

Kirkwood Community College announced Nov. 1 that it will be decommissioning its wind turbine in…

Aerial view of Kirkwood Community College's wind turbine. CREDIT KIRKWOOD CC