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Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly (center) cuts the ribbon signifying the completion of Marion's Central Plaza project on Wednesday, May 7.

Marion celebrates completion of Central Plaza with ribbon cutting

Ominous thunderheads bearing the threat of rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the crowd gathered at Marion’s City Square Park Wednesday, May 7, to celebrate the completion of the city’s Central Plaza project with a ribbon cutting. “This event is…

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Union votes to end Ingredion strike in Cedar Rapids

Ingredion union members will be heading back to work at the company’s Cedar Rapids plant…

Ingredion Cedar Rapids plant

Tentative agreement reached to end Ingredion strike in Cedar Rapids

Leaders of the union representing striking Ingredion workers are preparing for a vote on a…

Ingredion worker strike

El Azul Mexican Market opens in North Liberty

El Azul, an independent mexican market in North Liberty, opened in December at 415 Community…

North Liberty has a new Mexican market, stocked with fresh, authentic Latino foods and drinks. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Historic New Bohemia building hits the market in Cedar Rapids

The closing of The Bohemian is opening up the historic Matyk Building for other potential…

Linn County, Mercy Medical Center forge health care agreement for low-income residents

Linn County has entered into a 340B agreement with Mercy Medical Center to provide health…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

Bernie Sanders urges Ingredion to ‘bargain in good faith’ to resolve Cedar Rapids strike

Sen. Bernie Sanders is again weighing in on the ongoing strike at the Ingredion plant…

Ingredion worker strike

Food Network competition winner to open bakery, deli in Coralville

Acclaimed pastry chef Cory Barrett is the co-owner and proprietor of a new bakery and…

A rendering of a 14,000-square-feet development in Coralville featuring a new bakery and deli, as well a multi-tenant retail space. CREDIT STREAMLINE ARCHITECTS

Cedar Rapids therapist strives to alleviate lymphedema woes

Dr. Sandy Sublett is convinced a new testing method can prevent months of debilitating pain…

Lymphedema prevention testing device

CBJ Newsmakers: Diversity Market transformation

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

Linn supervisors approve letter opposing carbon capture pipeline

The Linn County Board of Supervisors is submitting a formal letter to the Iowa Utilities…

Wolf Carbon carbon dioxide hazardous material pipeline

Kate Moreland undertakes well-being venture

Open the door and invest in yourself. That’s one of the first messages displayed on…

Kate Moreland

Iowa City’s first fashion accelerator opening this year

If you don’t immediately equate Eastern Iowa to a premier fashion hub, you’re not alone.…

Andre Wright wants to inspire a fashion revolution in Iowa City. CREDIT JORDAN WESLEY

International Paper planning $103 million expansion of Cedar Rapids plant

UPDATE: Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper is planning a $103 million expansion of its Cedar River…

International Paper Cedar River Mill

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet joins Iowa City Marketplace

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the latest major tenant to take its business to Iowa City…

Ollie's Bargain Outlet is opening at Iowa City Marketplace this year. CREDIT NOAH TONG

Firefighters union, Sen. Sanders express support for striking Ingredion workers

As both sides in a protracted union strike against Ingredion in Cedar Rapids continue to…

Ingredion worker strike