CBJ News Staff
Greater IC business community survey identifies growth, customer acquisition as top priorities
In late April, Johnson County economic development and business support organization Greater Iowa City, Inc. rolled out a focused survey to gauge how the...
ImOn Communications to acquire Danville Telecom, expanding fiber network
ImOn Communications announced May 29 it will acquire Danville Telecom, a move that will accelerate the expansion of fiber-optic internet services across Southeast Iowa,...
Vintage shop The Glittering Pear to open in Uptown Marion
A new vintage and art boutique is opening in Uptown Marion, offering shoppers a mix of antique finds and local handmade art.
The Glittering Pear,...
New state grant aims to boost health care workforce
A new health care grant aimed at boosting the industry’s workforce across Iowa was announced yesterday, during Gov. Reynolds’ 2025 Condition of the State.
The...
Meth-Wick Community recognized for post-acute stroke care achievement
The Woodlands Skilled Nursing Facility, part of the Meth-Wick Community in Cedar Rapids, has received a certificate of achievement for its participation in the...
Big Bang Foundation to open solar-powered AI Micro Park in Cedar Rapids
The Big Bang Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, announced plans Tuesday for the launch of the AI Micro Park, a solar-powered educational...
Existing-home sales dipped .5% in April; prices reached new high
U.S. existing-home sales dipped .5% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million, the National Association of Realtors reported May 22....
UI Health Care first in Iowa to offer new treatment option for coronary artery...
University of Iowa Health Care has become the first in Iowa to offer drug-coated balloon therapy for patients with blockages in their heart arteries,...
Community Foundation approves nearly $5 million in grants
The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved more than $4.9 million in grants to 350 nonprofit organizations.
According to...
Johnson County launches survey on future of Sheriff’s Office and Jail Facility
Thousands of Johnson County residents will soon receive a survey by mail seeking public input on the current and future state of the county’s...