CBJ News Staff
Iowa Memorial Union’s $81M revamp to have mental health center
The University of Iowa is looking to renovate Iowa Memorial Union (IMU) and close the Iowa House Hotel.
First opening the IMU in 1925, the...
New Leader Manufacturing names Jeremy Wild president
Cedar Rapids-based New Leader Manufacturing (NLM) has named Jeremy Wild as the business’s new president, effective Jan. 23.
Mr. Wild has more than 16 years...
Cedar Rapids-based Cavergence wins IEDA funds
In the latest round of Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board assistance, Cedar Rapids-based Cavergence was awarded a $50,000 Proof of Commercial Relevance (POCR)...
Local entrepreneurs accepted to accelerator program
Nine Iowa City entrepreneurs will enter the Builders + Backers national idea accelerator program, aimed at taking fresh ideas from concept to action.
With the...
Iowa tourism associations, legislators discuss 2022 appropriations
The Iowa Travel Industry Partners (iTIP) association discussed recent tourism appropriations and 2023 goals with state legislators on Jan. 17.
Tourism saw a record-breaking $50.7...
Marion Community Index shows business growth
Many Marion businesses saw sales growth in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to the newly released Marion Community Index.
The Marion Economic Development Corporation...
Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in December
Iowa’s unemployment rate remained at 3.1% in December, down from 3.9% a year ago, according to Iowa Workforce Development. The U.S. unemployment rate was...
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria announce expansion to Iowa
Grimaldi's Pizzeria has approved a domestic, multi-unit franchise development agreement for the state of Iowa with Doughtime Pizza Company.
The pizza chain will open five...
Iowa’s public university system ranks third nationally in student ROI
Iowa has been ranked the third best state to be a college student, according to a new study ranking the value of state public...
UI heart, vascular center unveils new cardiac cath labs
The University of Iowa Heart and Vascular Center has added two new cardiac catheterization (cath) procedure labs to increase patient access to care.
Outfitted...