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UPDATE: Last four Marco’s Pizza locations in Iowa closed

Marco’s Pizza has abruptly closed its last four restaurants in Iowa, including locations in Cedar Rapids and North Liberty. The locations were closed as of Sunday, Jan. 4. A location map on the Marco’s Pizza website confirms the closures, showing…

Urban Acres provides grocery shoppers with $6,000 in gift cards

As part of Urban Acres Real Estate’s “It’s So Refreshing” campaign and the launch of…

Urban Acres gift card giveaway

North Liberty Community Pantry seeks new director

The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) board of directors is seeking a new executive director…

North Liberty City Council rejects contentious senior living plan

A controversial proposal to redevelop nearly 10 acres of land in North Liberty into a…

An age-restricted community development will not be advanced through North Liberty City Council. CREDIT NORTH LIBERTY

Johnson County officials spotlight development wins

Representatives from Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Tiffin, Solon, the University of Iowa and Johnson…

Pinseekers under development in Tiffin, pictured April 17. CREDIT NOAH TONG

North Liberty to use eminent domain for new park

North Liberty City Council recently unanimously approved a resolution to acquire land east of North…

North Liberty announces Centennial Park information sessions

The city of North Liberty will hold three public information sessions regarding the $16 million…

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

Da Flava Unit expands, serving hip-hop, Caribbean flair

Da Flava Unit, a North Liberty food truck, has expanded its business and opened inside…

First opening its food truck during the early months of the pandemic, Da Flava Unit now sells Carribean "fusion" food at its Xpress location inside Iowa City Marketplace as well, the owners said. CREDIT NOAH TONG

CHOMP Delivery celebrates five-year anniversary

CHOMP Delivery, a local alternative to national food delivery services, is celebrating its fifth straight…

Jon Sewell is a founder of CHOMP Delivery and a franchise owner of Iowa City's DP Dough location. CREDIT CBJ

North Liberty picks fire station site, advances new park proposal

North Liberty City Council moved forward Feb. 14 with plans to construct a second fire…

A North Liberty Fire Department truck CREDIT CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY

Why Moxie Solar failed

In a December 2019 interview with the CBJ, Moxie Solar CEO Jason Hall said he…

Moxie Solar headquarters CREDIT CBJ

How Moxie Solar customers lost money

Moxie Solar customers hoping to make the prudent financial and environmental decision of utilizing solar…

A snow-covered 240 solar panel array alongside the North Liberty Streets Department, installed by Moxie Solar. 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

El Azul Mexican Market opens in North Liberty

El Azul, an independent mexican market in North Liberty, opened in December at 415 Community…

North Liberty has a new Mexican market, stocked with fresh, authentic Latino foods and drinks. CREDIT NOAH TONG

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…