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Iowa City firm is cracking the reading code

More than 20 years ago, two researchers in different fields decided to tackle a shared question: Why were so many U.S. children lagging behind in reading skills? Carolyn Brown and Jerry Zimmermann have long tackled the question, first with their…

Iowa City creates two new urban renewal areas

The Iowa City City Council voted unanimously at its meeting Feb. 17 to create two…

The Iowa City Marketplace, formerly known as Sycamore Mall, pictured Feb. 18, 2026.

Business of Sports: Paul Gavin and Mount Mercy University

Paul Gavin enjoyed his long career as the men’s basketball coach at Mount Mercy University.…

The sideline at Mount Mercy University's Robert W. Plaster Athletic Complex.

McGrath sisters open ‘I’ll Meet You There’ in the Czech Village

Inside a renovated Czech Village storefront that once sat empty, customers settle into comfortable chairs…

The historic Czech Village building features plenty of natural light for readers. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Temporary Duane Arnold training facility to open later this spring

The proposed restart of the Duane Arnold Energy Center hasn’t yet received formal authorization from…

An operator is shown working in the control room of a nuclear power plant. STOCK IMAGE

Canada consul-general: U.S. economic relationship with Canada remains vital despite ‘turbulence’

Despite recent “turbulence in international markets,” Canada and the United States – especially Iowa –…

Canada consul general Beth Richardson

Iowa’s ‘silver tsunami’: Baby boomers delay retirement as workforce ages

The term “baby boomer” made its debut in America in 1963, when Leslie J. Nason…

Retired John Whitcomb works as a Hy-Vee maintenance technician. CREDIT Annie Smith Barkalow

Coralville Council clears path for esports arena with rezoning, site plan approval

A proposed commercial subdivision in Coralville that includes an esports arena gained traction Tuesday evening,…

The highlighted area shows the 15.38 acre future site of the Lucky Pete commercial subdivision, located immediately west of Lowe's and between Second Street and Interstate 80 in Coralville.

Business of Sports: Iowa City gym skips resolution rush

Adam Rees is not your typical fitness coach. And Grit Gym is not your typical…

Grit Gym

Peering into 2026: Eight industry predictions from Corridor leaders

As 2026 begins, business leaders across Eastern Iowa are navigating a landscape marked by both…

Crystal ball 2026

Creighton economist Goss: 2025 economy was a mixed bag, but improvement predicted for 2026

Economic data for 2025 was decidedly mixed, with slowing inflation tempered by job losses in…

Ernie Goss presented to more than 500 attendees at the CBJ’s 2026 Economic Forecast Luncheon Jan. 15 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cedar Rapids Convention Complex.

Game on: CBJ launches the Business of Sports column series

After more than a few weeks away from the grind of daily sports, sports editing…

Photo by Markus Spiske

Iowa City Community School District, JA Eastern Iowa celebrate career readiness with JA Dream Accelerator

The Iowa City Community School District, along with Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa, celebrated a…

Iowa City Community School District Superintendent Matt Degner prepares to cut the ribbon on the JA Dream Accelerator with Christine Landa, JA Eastern Iowa's president, on Jan. 15, 2026.

Anh’s Bread Therapy blends Asian traditions with Czech pastries

Iowa is half a world away from Vietnam, but Czech Village feels like home to…

Anh Le, owner of Anh’s Bread Therapy and Tea House, prepares tea in December inside her shop in Czech Village. PHOTOS BY CINDY HADISH

This company is helping Iowa businesses meet the energy challenge

As rising demand fueled in large measure by the recent and rapid development of data…

This is the switchgear for a 16,000-kilowatt standby power plant installed by IEA Power. The company does not identify its customers. CREDIT IEA POWER

Grinnell family works to bring pediatric palliative care and hospice center to Iowa

A Grinnell family is working to bring a pediatric palliative care and hospice facility to…

The Siecks pose for a family photo at Crescent Cove Respite & Hospice Home for Kids in Minneapolis in 2021. (From left) Shanna, Izabella, Mason, Colton and Curtis Sieck. Ms. Sieck said it was the last photograph they took as a family before Mason died. CREDIT JOY BY JO PHOTOGRAPHY