CBJ News Staff
Johnson County organizations awarded $20K to boost extreme heat preparedness
The National Integrated Heat Health Information System (NIHHIS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Regional Collaboration Network recently awarded $20,000 to Johnson...
CRBT Movies on the Riverbank returns for 20th anniversary
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust will celebrate the 20th anniversary of its CRBT “Movies on the Riverbank” event series beginning on June 14, with...
UI students earn top honors, $6K in Startup Incubator Pitch Competition
Three University of Iowa students earned a combined $6,000 in prize money during the Undergraduate Startup Incubator End of Semester Pitch Competition, held May...
Willis Dady Homeless Services wins $100,000 at Rotary Grand Impact Luncheon
Willis Dady Homeless Services received a $100,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Cedar Rapids during the annual Grand Impact Luncheon on May 12...
Johnson County accepting applications for Economic Development, Quality of Life grants
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors has opened applications for Economic Development and Quality of Life Grants for Fiscal Year 2026.
During its yearly budgeting...
Marion honors Matt Tielebein with ‘Spirit of Marion’ award
The City of Marion has recognized Matt Tielebein as the 2025 recipient of the Paul Draper “Spirit of Marion” Award.
The award recognizes a Marion...
Casey’s opens applications for 2025 Innovative Summit
Casey’s General Stores has opened applications for its 2025 Innovative Summit, an annual competition seeking brands with new and unique products for distribution across...
Mercy endoscopy unit earns national recognition
The Endoscopy Unit at Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a three-year renewal recognition for quality and safety by the American Society for Gastrointestinal...
University of Iowa Health Care faculty receive national honors
Three University of Iowa researchers have received national honors for their work in virology and vision science, marking significant contributions in their respective fields.
Stanley...
Iowa Finance Authority awards $9.5M in tax credits for affordable housing projects
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors on Wednesday awarded more than $9.5 million in federal housing tax credits to support the construction...