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Downtown Iowa City clothing boutique, Textiles, reopening this month under new ownership
A downtown Iowa City women’s clothing boutique is reopening under new ownership this month after 34 years in business. Textiles will reopen at 105 S. Dubuque St. in the Pedestrian Mall with new owner Miranda Meyer, an Iowa City native…
WRH rebrands as Wendler Inc., plans move to Cedar Rapids’ NewBo District
WRH, the heavy civil contractor whose recent work has involved development of Cedar Rapids’ permanent…

Mercy Iowa City seeks $55M from MercyOne, recovery of ‘fraudulent transfers’
The oversight committee managing Mercy Hospital Iowa City’s bankruptcy estate has filed an adversary proceeding…

CBJ Editorial: Scrap the proposed natural gas power plant
Mark Twain was quoted as saying: “Buy land, they aren’t making any more of it.”…

University of Iowa Venture School accepting fall 2025 applications
The University of Iowa’s Venture School is accepting applications for its fall 2025 cohort, which…

Eastern Iowa Health Center opens new Cedar Rapids pharmacy
The Eastern Iowa Health Center will celebrate the opening of its new pharmacy with a…

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa launches new financial literacy program
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has been selected as one of the few JA locations…

Can Shed selects Kids First Law Center as third quarter nonprofit partner
Can Shed has named Kids First Law Center as its featured nonprofit partner for the…

Helix Electric to hire 400 workers for Cedar Rapids data center project
Helix Electric Inc., a national electrical contracting firm, announced plans Wednesday to hire 400 workers…

Coe College’s aviation program earns Part 141 ground certification
The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Coe College’s application to operate the ground portion of…

Big Grove Brewing to host Neighborhood Block Party weekend, boost community grants
Big Grove Brewing will host its annual Neighborhood Block Party weekend Aug. 15-17 at all…

Renewable energy is big in Iowa, but can growth continue?
In the past decade, renewable energy production has surged across the United States, a trend…

Clock House Brewing to assume operations of Iowa Brewing Company
Clock House Brewing will take over operations of Iowa Brewing Company’s Third Street taproom, continuing…

WITH GALLERY: Cedar Rapids leaders dedicate latest flood protection project near Czech Village
Flood protection for the west side of Cedar Rapids has taken a significant step forward,…

Brucemore to mark 100 years of Grant Wood Sleeping Porch
Historic Cedar Rapids landmark Brucemore will celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of its most…

Corridor sports complexes serve up wins on and off the court
If you were a Midwest kid playing sports in the ‘80s or ‘90s, you can…
