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The CBJ's Corridor Executive Open invited the region's top executives out for a day of golf and networking on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Brown Deer Golf Club, 1900 Country Club Drive, Coralville. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Nate Kaeding shares details on new 18-hole Iowa City golf course

Nate Kaeding grew up in Iowa City and, like a lot of kids, spent as much time as possible on the golf course. “I grew up golfing as a big part of my life,” Mr. Kaeding said. “Even as a…

How the Iowa City Area Sports Commission turned wrestling into a $16M economic powerhouse

Luke Eustice was asked recently what sets the sports commission at the Iowa City/Coralville Area…

The Iowa City Area Sports Commission hosted the 2026 IGHSAU Girls State Wrestling Championships at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. 448 wrestlers competed in this two day tournament. This was the fourth year the event was sanctioned and held in Coralville. CREDIT IOWA CITY AREA SPORTS COMMISSION

University of Iowa to demolish historic Iowa City Cannon-Gay House

The historic Cannon-Gay House, a two-story Italianate brick house at 320 Melrose Ave. in Iowa…

The historic Cannon-Gay House at 320 Melrose Ave. in Iowa City on Feb. 25, 2026.

‘That’s not the way a board should work’: initial tuition hike proposal excluded some regents

A proposed tuition hike for Iowa’s public universities could tack several hundred dollars to instate…

Iowa Board of Regents President Robert Cramer (center) listens to a presentation by UI Health Care at the Levitt Center for University Advancement on the University of Iowa campus Feb. 25, 2026.

University of Iowa moves to cut six programs, two departments amid enrollment declines

The University of Iowa is moving to eliminate several undergraduate programs and two departments, citing…

Students walk past Jessup Hall on the Pentacrest on a fall afternoon.

Iowa City hotel closures: What the data actually shows

At 15 stories high, The Chauncey building at 404 E. College St. in Iowa City…

hotelVetro, 201 S. Linn St. Iowa City, pictured Feb. 10, 2026. The hotel closed in November after the building it was housed in reverted to the bank in a foreclosure suit. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Tee time, any time: The indoor golf boom that’s taking over the Corridor

When Sean McCarty was growing up in West Branch, he had an advantage not every…

indoor golf pexels

AI ‘game changer’ for health care, five hospital leaders weigh in

When Washington County Hospital and Clinics implemented an AI-powered ambient scribe system, CEO Todd Patterson…

Dr. Timothy Quinn, president and CEO of Mercy Cedar Rapids speaks at the CBJ's Health Care Symposium on Wednesday, February 11, at the Hyatt Regency in Coralville. CREDIT RICHARD PRATT

Iowa City Council approves property purchase for veteran affordable housing

A plan to provide affordable housing for homeless veterans gained traction Tuesday, when the Iowa…

1102 Hollywood Boulevard in Iowa City, pictured Feb. 18, 2026.

Iowa City denies liquor license renewal for Fieldhouse Bar & Grill

Note: The reporter of this article has no relation to Tracy Barkalow, who is mentioned…

The Fieldhouse Bar & Grill at 138 S. Clinton St. in Iowa City, pictured Feb. 18, 2026.

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