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Lawsuit challenging Cedar Crossing casino gaming license denied
An Iowa District Court judge has denied a lawsuit challenging the wording of a 2021 Linn County gambling referendum and the subsequent issuance of a casino gaming license to Linn County, removing a key potential obstacle to the ongoing construction…
Solon loses The Brass Fountain after permanent closure
The Brass Fountain announced on Facebook it closed its downtown Solon location after less than…

CBJ Newsmakers: Supply, workforce shortages drive up prices, slow down projects
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Cedar Rapids council propels First and First project forward
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Advocates fight for manufactured housing rights against Havenpark Communities
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: NextEra files applications with Linn County for Duane Arnold Solar projects
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Five years on, Tiffin’s Park Place is taking shape
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: State committee approves Steindler application for North Liberty ambulatory surgery center
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Future of military GPS rising in Cedar Rapids
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Cedar Rapids council OKs action plan for Westdale area
Cedar Rapids city leaders say the city council’s approval of a new action plan for…

IPR, WMT celebrate a century of broadcast
Iowa Public Radio’s (IPR) Ames and Iowa City locations and Cedar Rapids’ WMT station celebrated…

CBJ Newsmakers: North Liberty eyes affordable housing, brewery developments
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Linn supervisors approve first reading of Coggon Solar rezoning ordinance
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Pearson lays off 50 employees in Iowa City
Pearson Education has cut 50 jobs in Iowa City, according to a WARN Act filing.…

Ingredion union leader: Strike resolution not likely before year’s end
Barring an unexpected breakthrough, it now appears that 2022 will end without resolution of a…

CBJ Newsmakers: Marion’s main artery reopens to traffic as project continues
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…