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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

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, 1277 Eighth Ave., is on track to be completed this summer, said Darryl High, owner of High Property Management and co-owner…

Breaking barriers

When Julie Parisi started out as a shopkeeper at NewBo City Market in 2015, she…

Hui assumes ownership of Alberhasky Eye Clinic

A longtime Iowa City eye clinic and optical dispensary has changed hands, but the new…

Panelists address challenges, opportunities

Panelists at the Corridor Business Journal’s Economic Forecast Luncheon Jan. 26 offered perspectives on a…

Principal CEO: Workforce needs to return in-person

Any return to a “new normal” in the modern economy should include a return by…

ACT CEO: Removal of standardized test mandate ‘unsupported by research’

In January, the Iowa Board of Regents abolished the mandate requiring high school students to…

New wealth management firm focuses on ‘human capital’

Trent Von Ahsen uses the term “capital” often when talking about the new investment firm…

Pedego electric bike shop to open in Coralville

Jason Cashman surprised himself when he decided to launch an electric bike store in Coralville…

Planting a seed

When Samantha Flores was growing up in a small Illinois town, she didn’t have a…

Panelists: ‘Great Resignation’ offers numerous challenges

Jaye Kennedy doesn’t hold back on the challenges of workforce recruitment and retention she’s faced…

Express Midwest limo service celebrates 35 years

This year, Valentine’s Day will hold an extra layer of appreciation in the heart of…

Conference Board: Higher inflation to persist into 2023

Inflation has skyrocketed over the past year, hitting 7% by the end of 2021. A…

Wage-price spiral fears to dictate Fed’s policymaking, says UI professor

One University of Iowa professor expects the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates and ensure…

New general manager takes helm of DoubleTree, convention center

The new general manager of the DoubleTree Hotel, Convention Complex and Alliant Energy PowerHouse is…

Deetz startup expects $10 million in revenue for small businesses this year

It’s easier than ever for people to order from fast-food giants and chain restaurants. Still,…

Pandemic pet boom

Like most business owners, those in the pet industry didn’t know what to expect in…