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Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly delivers the State of the City Address Monday, March 9, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cedar Rapids.

Marion Mayor touts town’s growth, development

Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly painted a picture of a city on the rise Monday, March 9, delivering his 11th annual State of the City address to a large crowd at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Cedar Rapids. Mr. AbouAssaly highlighted…

Dows Farm ‘agri-community’ project set to begin this spring

Development work is finally set to begin on the long-planned and oft-discussed Dows Farm “agri-community.”…

Rendering for Dows Farm

CBJ Newsmakers: Official downtown plans to be set in motion

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

Downtown Cedar Rapids

CBJ Newsmakers: Tower Terrace Road project path remains unclear

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

CBJ Newsmakers: State IEDA board awards $1.85 million grant for Collins Aerospace expansion

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

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

CBJ Newsmakers: Westdale’s rebirth nearly complete

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

Westdale Town Center

CBJ Newsmakers: Lindale Mall sold to New York firm

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

Lindale Mall entrance

CBJ Newsmakers: Linn County extends renewable energy moratorium for three months

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

Charlie Nichols Linn County Planning and Development

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.