Brandon Pratt

Lion Development Group owner Brandon Pratt poses in front of a wall display of the company’s core values at his headquarters in North Liberty on July 1, 2025. CREDIT ANNIE SMITH BARKALOW

2025 Entrepreneur of the Year: Brandon Pratt

Lion Development Group owner Brandon Pratt was living in Florida when the housing market crashed in 2008, leading to the Great Recession and widespread unemployment. At the time, he was working for a publicly traded real estate company, which folded…

Real estate experts share multifamily living trends

At the 2023 CBJ Real Estate Symposium held at the Hotel at Kirkwood March 30,…

A panel of experts discussed opportunities and challenges in the real estate industry today. CREDIT NOAH TONG

North Liberty developer pitches sports facility, seeks city partnership

A proposed entertainment district in North Liberty will include a 33,600-square-foot sports recreation facility that…

A preliminary night rendering of the Palestra on Solomon's Landing, a future sports recreation facility in North Liberty. CREDIT LEVI ARCHITECTURE

CBJ Newsmakers: North Liberty eyes affordable housing, brewery developments

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

Coming soon: New leisure hub, relocated Pizza Ranch, and more

Lion Development Group is in the initial stages of developing an entertainment center featuring bowling,…

Lion Development Group is bringing a family entertainment center with bowling and an arcade to North Liberty. Pizza Ranch is moving locations and will be connected to the new building.

Solomon’s Landing, Forevergreen Estates projects accepted

North Liberty green-lit numerous housing developments over the course of an April 12 city council…

Initial steps toward new North Liberty downtown approved

The North Liberty City Council approved first consideration Tuesday of a request from Solomon Holdings…

Field Day Brewing site plan approved by North Liberty City Council

Field Day Brewing Company, a 20,910-square-foot micro-brewery, restaurant and entertainment facility expected to open its…

North Liberty eyes affordable housing, brewery developments

Several development projects are on the horizon in North Liberty. The first project, by the…

North Liberty eyes affordable housing, brewery developments

Several development projects are on the horizon in North Liberty. Quarter Moon Farms seeks to…

Penn Street Place apartments coming to North Liberty

A four-story, 52-unit market rate apartment building is coming to North Liberty, Lion Development Group…

Photos: 2020 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes

2020 Vision: Forecasting this year’s business trends

Compiled by CBJ News Staff [email protected] In early December, we asked roughly two-dozen leaders from…

Lion Development baking up big plans for Pizza Ranches

Outside the North Liberty Pizza Ranch, where renovations have begun. The space is expected to…

Tin Roost brings unique food in a big package

Outdoor dining on the elevated patio is a big part of the attraction at Tin…