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UPDATE: Inside Sub-Zero plant in Cedar Rapids

The Sub-Zero plant in southwest Cedar Rapids is still several months away from full production, but the plant’s operational plan has already evolved significantly — expanding from its original scope to now include assembly operations alongside component manufacturing. Scott Wareing,…

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

UI Health Care’s new primary care clinic ‘largest in Iowa City,’ university says

University of Iowa Health Care’s new family medicine clinic at 2751 Northgate Drive in Iowa…

Executive Officer of University of Iowa's Department of Family and Community Medicine Dr. Jeff Quinlan (center) smiles after he cuts the ribbon on the new primary care clinic at 2751 Northgate Drive in Iowa City. To his left is UI Health Care CEO Brad Haws, and Vice President for medical affairs and Dean of the Carver College of Medicine Dr. Denise Jamieson stands to his right on Dec. 9, 2025.

New rowhome development eyed for Tiffin

A new rowhome development is being eyed for a five-acre lot at the corner of…

A preliminary rendering of the Grove Park development.

Event center proposed for Tiffin’s Park Place development

A proposed event center for the city of Tiffin passed its first hurdle on Tuesday,…

A rendering of the event center proposed for the city of Tiffin.

IPERS is ‘secure and guaranteed for life,’ CEO says in Cedar Rapids stop

Despite proposals floated this summer to dramatically revamp the funding structure of the Iowa Public…

Greg Samorajski IPERS CEO

TrueNorth Companies named 2025 ‘Coolest of the Cool’ workplace

For TrueNorth Companies, the phrase “the spirit of small, the power of scale” isn’t just…

TrueNorth Companies Chief Executive Officer Jason Smith speaks at the CBJ’s Coolest Places to Work event, Nov. 19, 2025. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

ACT campus, Iowa River Power redevelopment projects receive $2 million in state tax credits

Two major redevelopment projects in Johnson County received a combined $2 million in state tax…

The Iowa River Power building, 501 First Ave. in Coralville, pictured Oct. 30. The building was bough last month by Old Gold, LLC, a company with an Illinois address. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Cedar Rapids to prioritize Eighth Avenue bridge, postpone pump station, dam bypass channel projects

In order to prioritize the construction of the Eighth Avenue bridge in Cedar Rapids, city…

Eighth Avenue bridge rendering

Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro, SpareMe closing

This story has been updated with a statement from GreenState Credit Union Hotel Chauncey, hotelVetro…

The Chauncey, at 404 E. College St., is Iowa City's tallest building at 15 stories. The high-rise is home to Hotel Chauncey, FilmScene, SpareMe! Bowl & Arcade, fix! Coffee and several office and residential units.

Greater Iowa City discusses data insights, strategic initiatives at 2025 annual meeting

When the Iowa City Area Development Group and the Iowa City Area Business Partnership merged…

Greater Iowa City, Inc. President and CEO Nancy Bird takes the podium at the organization's annual meeting Nov. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Coralville, highlighting Greater IC's economic development efforts over the past year.