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Alicia Faust

2025 Forty Under 40: Alicia Faust

Alicia Faust Executive Director  |  Willis Dady Homeless Services  |  AGE: 35 Residence: Cedar Rapids Hometown: Guttenberg Education: Master of Arts in leadership What was your first job? First ever: Deli worker at Benders Foods in high school. First professional:…

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

CBJ Newsmakers: GoDaddy plans to move from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids

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

CBJ Newsmakers: African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience

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

Andale Cantina Bar & Grill opens North Liberty location

A Mexican restaurant featuring authentic dishes and margaritas has opened in North Liberty at 780…

A new Mexican Bar and Grill is opening in North Liberty. CREDIT ANDALE CANTINA

CBJ Newsmakers: Regents approve 33% budget increase for UI hospital

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

Solon loses The Brass Fountain after permanent closure

The Brass Fountain announced on Facebook it closed its downtown Solon location after less than…

The Brass Fountain opened in early 2021. CREDIT NOAH TONG

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…

Westdale area action plan