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A painter on an extension ladder works on a second story building facade in downtown Anamosa on July 8, 2025.

City of Anamosa in final phase of downtown revitalization efforts

The city of Anamosa lies at the confluence of the Wapsipinicon River and Buffalo Creek, flanked by Highway 151 to the east and the river to the west. Overlooking the junction of these two waterways is Riverside Cemetery, the final…

Durham talks triumph, challenges of downtown revitalization

Size doesn’t matter – at least to the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA). The way…

Debi Durham, director of the IEDA and Iowa Finance Authority, speaks at the Paramount Theater Aug. 6 for the IEDA 2024 Iowa Downtown Conference.

Iowa City businesses get a boost with CoSign+ program

Iowa City has been recognized as one of the top 50 best places for families…

Signs for Scout's Honor and Camp are prominently displayed on Iowa Avenue. Both eateries were recipients of CoSign.

The CBJ’s 20th anniversary: Memories from the first editor

Asked to remember the most memorable stories during my tenure as the first editor of…

CBJ staff 2004 john lohman john kenyon

Regionalism holds key to economic development, Corridor leaders say

On July 25 local business leaders gathered at the Hotel at Kirkwood for the Corridor…

Aspen and John Lohman accept a celebratory trophy at the CBJ's Future of the Corridor event, July 26, 2024. The event celebrated the CBJ's 20th anniversary and featured talks on the region's future.

Coralville council advances plan for West Village, ‘new urbanist neighborhood’

The Coralville City Council approved the first step of a proposed 28-acre mixed-use development with…

West Village will be located on 28 acres at the southwest corner of Oakdale and Jones Boulevards in Coralville.

Seeds Apparel uses faith and fashion to help restore Cedar Rapids neighborhood

Seeds Apparel in Cedar Rapids is a faith-based business that dabbles in more than just…

Johnson County leaders explore possibility of battery-powered rail line

An electric rail system may be in the works for the Iowa City area, as…

Pop-Up Metro uses existing low-density freight rail lines and battery-propelled passenger cars as an economic, sustainable option for public transit.

Labor leaders decry Gov. Reynolds’ lax child labor laws

Corridor labor leaders say Governor Reynold’s recent child labor laws defy decades-old federal government regulations…

Jennifer Sherer, director of the State Worker Power Initiative with the Economic Policy Institute, addresses attendees at the July 16 roundtable. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

John Deere economist: High interest rates likely to persist, but economy should see ‘soft landing,’ not recession

As Kanlaya Barr sees it, analyzing the current and future prospects for the economy, both…

Kanlaya Barr, director of corporate economics at John Deere, speaks at the Corridor Business Journal's Mid-Year Economic Review on July 10. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Future of Johnson County jail, sheriff’s office in question

The Johnson County Board of Supervisors had a lengthy work session last week regarding the…

The Johnson County sheriff's office and jail, located at 511 S. Capitol St. in Iowa City, is in dire need of an overhaul, sheriff Brad Kunkel says.

Linn County farmers and chefs connect at Cobble Hill

Around 40 chefs and farmers from the Linn County area gathered together at Cobble Hill…

The exterior of Cobble Hill restaurant as seen on May 30, 2024, in Cedar Rapids. farm-to-table dining

New Italian-Lousiana fusion restaurant opens in Cedar Rapids

With a unique Italian-Cajun-Creole fusion menu and a dimly lit, modern industrial interior, The District…

Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center closes doors

A Johnson County radiation oncology clinic has shuttered its operations after 13 years of serving…

The Iowa City Cancer Treatment Center at 3010 Northgate Dr. in Iowa City. The radiation oncology clinic opened in 2011.

Estela’s Fresh Mex: burritos, with a side of podcasts and basketball

Anyone who’s been a Hawkeye for the last eight years is no doubt familiar with…

Estela's Fresh Mex co-owners Jerry Vasquez, Tyler Tiecke and Elsa de la Paz.

The Palestra celebrates grand opening

On a muggy July 9 afternoon in North Liberty, dozens of community members gathered at…

The Palestra co-owners Dave Lane and Brandon Prat prepare to cut the ribbon at the building's entrance July 9.