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2025 Forty Under 40: Catherine VanDraska
Catherine VanDraska Chief Program Officer | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa | AGE: 31 Family: Husband, three children and two dogs Residence: Luzerne Hometown: Shueyville Education: Licensed Master Social Worker What was your first…
James Klein named CBJ’s Most Influential for the second consecutive year
James Klein has served as the president of Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) since…
Lion Bridge Brewing Co. is bringing customization to event beverages
On any given day of the week, a local brewmaster can be found conceptualizing and…
Wright House of Fashion to host free workshop with Def Jam designer
Wright House of Fashion will host a free youth workshop focused on art, collage, fashion,…
2023 Entrepreneur of the Year: Candice Luter
If you search Candice Luter’s name online you will find hundreds of images featuring intricate…
The Corridor’s Fastest Growing Companies of 2023
I have only served as the CBJ’s managing editor for a short time, but it…
2023 Best of the Corridor
Within this post you will find the CBJ’s Best of the Corridor, a celebration of…
Champions of Nature: Indian Creek Nature Center celebrates 50 years of growth
John Myers, executive director of Indian Creek Nature Center (ICNC) in Cedar Rapids, often contemplates…
What advice would these four leaders give their younger selves?
Hindsight is 20/20, and it is also something young professionals who are just starting their…
Rising through the ranks: How four Corridor leaders found themselves in the C-suite
Past experiences inform how leaders manage many different aspects of their companies. At Shive-Hattery, Clickstop…
Celebrating this year’s Women of Influence
The 2023 Women of Influence are an inspiring group of community leaders who have each…
2023 Women of Influence: Thais Winkleblack
Thais Winkleblack glances at a sticky note displayed in the corner of her computer monitor…
WATCH: Highlights from 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes
On April 13, the CBJ hosted its annual 90 Ideas in 90 Minutes event. As…
Residents benefit from Oaknoll music therapy program
At Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City, music is not a luxury. It is essential.…
You can win $10 by ‘Lunchin’ Local with CRBT’
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) will launch “Lunchin’ Local with CRBT” on Friday, Jan.…
Iowa Finance Authority awards more than $11M to advance housing priorities
The Iowa Finance Authority Board of Directors has announced the award of more than $11…
