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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.

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 the manufacturing sector and other factors, but the outlook through 2026 is generally more positive, economist Ernie Goss told more than 500 attendees at the…

Laminar Scientific combats climate change

A startup energy company — with an early-stage hybrid energy system and near-shore buoy technologies…

New owner of former Transamerica site open to redevelopment ideas

The new owner of the former Transamerica site in northeast Cedar Rapids says that while…

Former Transamerica site plans

Reimagining the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum

Imagine a sensory experience of sight and sound that puts you in the middle of…

‘Gather Iowa’ plan in Coralville passes after affordability pledge

A rezoning and establishment of a master plan for a proposal called Gather Iowa, also…

Gather Iowa is a 12-acre redevelopment of the southeast commercial district subarea.

North Liberty maps out $17.7 million Centennial Park improvements

The city of North Liberty discussed enhancements they hope to make to the Centennial Park…

A rendering of a future Centennial Park Center Stage at night.

Cedar Rapids again seeks redevelopment proposals for former Ambroz site

For the third time in the last five years, the city of Cedar Rapids is…

Ambroz redevelopment proposals

UPDATE: Linn County reschedules public meetings on Duane Arnold Solar rezoning proposals

A public hearing and first considering of a rezoning proposal for a pair of Duane…

Park Place adds Coffee Emporium to Tiffin development

Coffee Emporium is the most recent tenant to join Tiffin’s Park Place development at 1100…

Coffee Emporium is opening up a Tiffin location in Park Place.

Aegon, Transamerica cut 59 jobs in Cedar Rapids

Aegon is eliminating 55 positions in Cedar Rapids, while Transamerica, owned by Aegon, is eliminating…

Aegon Cedar Rapids positions eliminated

John Pappajohn Pavilion could see $95 million addition

The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics will hear proposals from project managers to construct…

An aerial view of the John Pappajohn Pavilion.

New Altorfer headquarters will double existing facility’s space

Altorfer Inc. is planning to build a new corporate headquarters facility in southwest Cedar Rapids…

Altorfer new headquarters

IC Council approves Student Built House, Monument Hills plans

The Housing Fellowship will receive $75,400 in Iowa City grant funds and the land at…

The vacant lot at 724 Ronalds Street, the future site of a Student Built House.

Union representative hoping talks next week can resolve Ingredion strike

A representative of the 120 union members on strike against the Ingredion plant in southwest…

Ingredion workers strike

Inclusive ICR releases Diversity, Equity and Inclusion regional report 

Inclusive ICR, a local coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the…

Excluded workers to finally receive $1,400 checks

Iowa City Council unanimously supported a resolution Aug. 16 to fund the remaining 319 excluded…

Council chambers at Emma J. Harvat Hall in Iowa City in Johnson County on Aug. 16.