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Megan Thole

2025 Forty Under 40: Megan Thole

Megan Thole Senior Director – Institutional Planning  |  Kirkwood Community College Founder  |  Hello Mindful You  |  AGE: 36 Residence: Marion Hometown: Dyersville Education: Master’s degree in leadership and management from Concordia University St. Paul; Bachelor of Arts in finance…

CBJ Newsmakers: Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking seen as investment in region’s economic future

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Eastern Iowa Airport groundbreaking

Amish-inspired market coming to Washington

Good smells – and tastes – are coming Washington’s way. This spring, Washington residents will…

A rendering of Dutch Market, LLC.

J&P Cycles closes Anamosa retail store

National motorcycle retailer J&P Cycles announced its Anamosa location is closing, eight years after it…

J&P Cycles is closing its Anamosa location.

Three Iowa City booksellers awarded James Patterson holiday bonus

Three Iowa City booksellers are the recipients of a $500 holiday bonus from prolific author…

Suzanne Gleeson of Prairie Lights Books poses with some of author James Patterson's books. Ms. Gleeson was one of six Iowan recipients of Mr. Patterson's Holiday Bookstore Bonus Program.

Portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City considered for reconstruction

A section of street in downtown Iowa City is under consideration for reconstruction as part…

A portion of Dubuque Street facing south toward Washington Street.

Project to revamp Wright Brothers interchange, widen portion of I-380 now fully funded

An extensive Corridor highway improvement project that includes widening a five-mile section of Interstate 380…

Interstate 380 traffic

Washington YMCA adding indoor aquatic center, phase two of new facility construction

The Washington YMCA is constructing an indoor aquatic center, the second phase of its two-part…

A rendering of the Washington YMCA indoor aquatic center.

Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce celebrates Cedar Rapids, Iowa City launch

The Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce held its Cedar Rapids/Iowa City launch Thursday evening at…

Attendees mix and mingle at the Tin Roost in North Liberty for the Iowa LGBTQ Chamber of Commerce's Cedar Rapids/Iowa City launch.

Corridor business organizations address policies at Legislative Launch

Corridor business leaders, lobbyists and politicians gathered on Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the Cedar Ridge…

Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance executive director Doug Neumann.

Downtown Cedar Rapids vision plan foresees activated, connected city core

A far-reaching visioning plan for downtown Cedar Rapids envisions a rejuvenated mixed-use city core with…

Downtown Cedar Rapids

Northwestern Mutual named 2023 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace

Since 1904, Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa has been providing Iowans with insurance and financial planning…

Kalvin Grabau Keele, managing partner of Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa speaks at 2023's Coolest Places to Work awards dinner, Nov. 30, 2023.

Iowa City pilot program to award housing grants for energy-efficient homes

The Climate Action and Outreach department of the city of Iowa City, in collaboration with…

Iowa City logo

What it takes to sell Iowa’s first cannabis-infused beverage

The decline in alcohol consumption among younger generations has not gone unnoticed by craft brewers. …

four cans of cannabis-infused beverages, Climbing Kites

Coralville proposes amendments to West Land Use area master plan

Coralville’s city council passed a first consideration to amend the Coralville West Land Use area…

2015 draft proposed land use plan.

An Iowa first: Novy startup venture studio launches

Launching a startup is nothing new for Eric Engelmann, Krista Martin and David Tominsky. Still,…

David Tominsky Krista Martin Eric Engelmann Novy venture studio