Real Estate
OPN Architects Marion fire station design wins national sustainability award
OPN Architects has received a 2026 Committee on the Environment Top Ten Award from the American Institute of Architects for its design of Marion Fire Station No. 1, making the building the first fire station in the award’s nearly 30-year…
Linn County data center zoning ordinance heading to Linn County supervisors
The creation of another exclusive-use zoning district in Linn County – this one covering the…
lululemon to relocate, expand at Iowa River Landing
Athletic apparel retailer lululemon plans to relocate and expand within Iowa River Landing in Coralville,…
Marion to host sessions for contractors, developers Feb. 3
Marion will hold informational sessions for commercial and residential contractors and developers Feb. 3 at…
Iowa housing market holds steady through seasonal slowdown
The Iowa housing market maintained steady performance in December despite typical seasonal declines in activity,…
Kinseth Hospitality assumes management of New York hotel
Kinseth Hospitality Companies has assumed management of the Courtyard by Marriott Middletown Goshen in Middletown,…
Baseball training facility led by former MLB pitcher Cal Eldred to open in Hiawatha
A baseball training facility founded by former major league pitcher and Iowa native Cal Eldred…
Belltower Lofts redevelopment to bring 55 units by summer
Belltower Lofts in Marion is ringing in the New Year at full swing. Redevelopment of…
Marion seeks ‘seed funding’ for next stage of affordable housing investment
Armed with a track record of success, Marion city leaders are seeking to continue the…
North Liberty planning and zoning commission OKs multi-family housing project
A multi-family development is being proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty. At its meeting…
UPDATE: Last four Marco’s Pizza locations in Iowa closed
Marco’s Pizza has abruptly closed its last four restaurants in Iowa, including locations in Cedar…
Linn County approves first reading of rezoning for Duane Arnold nuclear plant
Before a packed house of local residents, business and industry leaders, the Linn County Board…
CBJ Newsmakers: Geifman Group, Iowa United Volleyball add athletes, tenants
Since the former Pearson campus began undergoing renovations to accommodate its first tenant, Iowa United…
CBJ Newsmakers: IFF’s Cedar Rapids expansion to finish by late 2026
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) officials have said little more about the TAURA expansion in…
CBJ Newsmakers: City pursues multiple paths to fill former Hy-Vee location
Cedar Rapids officials say they’ve been working on multiple fronts to bring a new grocery…
CBJ Newsmakers: Charter school opens at former Transamerica site, expansion pending
Development plans continue to unfold for the former Transamerica property, but some elements seemingly remain…
