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A digital rendering of Invizix’s Nexa medical device. CREDIT INVIZIX

Iowa City’s Invizix wants to treat cancer while you sleep

An Iowa City-based biotech startup has created a non-invasive medical device the company hopes is capable of treating chronic diseases, including certain cancers, at the source. Invizix, formerly Geminii Health, was founded by University of Iowa doctoral graduate Calvin Carter…

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

Belltower Lofts redevelopment to bring 55 units by summer

Belltower Lofts in Marion is ringing in the New Year at full swing. Redevelopment of…

The former Methodist church in Marion, damaged during Iowa's 2020 derecho, is seen in January at the corner of Eighth Avenue and 12th Street. Redevelopment as Belltower Lofts is expected to be completed this summer, with 55 residential units. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Marion seeks ‘seed funding’ for next stage of affordable housing investment

Armed with a track record of success, Marion city leaders are seeking to continue the…

Marion housing rehab program

North Liberty planning and zoning commission OKs multi-family housing project

A multi-family development is being proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty. At its meeting…

An aerial rendering of the multifamily building proposed for Jordan Street in North Liberty.

Iowa City Highlander Hotel seeks bankruptcy protection

The Highlander Hotel in Iowa City is seeking Chapter 11 protection, according to court records…

The Highlander's outdoor courtyard and patio has life size chess boards, bags, ping pong and frisbee golf. CREDIT HIGHLANDER HOTEL

As talks continue, Iowa City Starbucks baristas hold the line

It’s been two weeks since Iowa City Starbucks baristas joined the national strike against the…

Starbucks baristas James Nordholm and Hayden Evans picket outside the Starbucks at 228 S. Clinton St. in Iowa City Dec. 17, 2025.

Corridor economic development groups’ 2026 public policy priorities stress longstanding themes

The annual list of public policy priorities for the upcoming year from the Cedar Rapids…

Barbra Solberg legislative priorities