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hotelVetro, 201 S. Linn St. Iowa City, pictured Feb. 10, 2026. The hotel closed in November after the building it was housed in reverted to the bank in a foreclosure suit. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

Iowa City hotel closures: What the data actually shows

At 15 stories high, The Chauncey building at 404 E. College St. in Iowa City easily towers over the downtown area. The building houses nonprofit cinema FilmScene, fix! Coffee and until recently, SpareMe Bowl & Arcade and Hotel Chauncey, the…

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

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…