CBJ News Staff's stories
Alzheimer’s Association expands caregiver support programs
To honor the nearly 12 million unpaid Alzheimer and dementia caregivers in the U.S. during National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter has expanded its caregiver support programs. The organization launched three new…
Linn County supervisors approve new ‘agritourism’ ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an ordinance Wednesday, Nov. 15 amending the…
Buy 319 encourages community members to shop local for holiday season
As the holiday season draws nearer, Shop Local initiatives in Eastern Iowa are rolling out…
Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 3.2% in October
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.2% in October, up from 3.1% a year…
Iowa ranks as the third top state searching online for ‘Black Friday’
For decades, Black Friday has been a tradition for U.S. households kicking off their holiday…
New Starbucks to replace former Cedar Rapids Hardees
A new Starbucks location is set to replace the former Hardees restaurant at the corner…
Mercy, Fairfax State Savings Bank announce Giving Tuesday challenge
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced that Fairfax State Savings Bank will be matching…
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases confirmed in Jones County
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the United States Department of Agriculture…
Housing Fund for Linn County offering loans for housing initiatives
The board of directors of the Housing Fund for Linn County is making up to…
Uptown Marion awarded $100K Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has awarded Uptown Marion – A Main Street Iowa…
$335,000 donation to The History Center endows Oral Histories LIVE! program
Local philanthropist Myron “Mike” Wilson recently donated $335,000 to the Cedar Rapids’ History Center to…
IWD, SkillBridge partner to help Iowa employers hire service members transitioning out of military life
On Nov. 9, Iowa Workforce Development announced a new partnership to help Iowa businesses expand…
Three Iowans receive inaugural Iowa Ambassador of Craft award
Doug Alberhasky, owner of John’s Grocery in Iowa City, is one of three recipients of…
Frontier Co-op investing $210k at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm
Frontier Co-op is investing $210,000 to advance regenerative agriculture at Etzel Sugar Grove Farm over…
Northwestern Mutual promises $500k to Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa has made a new $500,000 promise to the University of Iowa…
Casey’s recognized for its diverse board of directors
Ankeny-based Casey’s General Stores, Inc. is being recognized Wednesday, Nov. 8, by the Women’s Forum of…
