CBJ News Staff's stories
Tri-County Enterprises acquires Community Builders Supply Co.
Cedar Rapids-based exterior contractor Tri-County Enterprises has acquired the assets of Waterloo-based Community Builders Supply Co. Tri-County will move its operations into the former Community Builders facility, establishing it as the company’s new Waterloo office for staff and material storage.…
Uptown Marion to host spring floral fundraiser March 27
Uptown Marion will host Enchanted Blooms, a ticketed floral fundraiser, on March 27 from 6…
University of Iowa Children’s Hospital opens expanded NICU
University of Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital has opened a new neonatal intensive…
University of Iowa researcher receives 2026 Watanabe Prize for muscular dystrophy research
A University of Iowa researcher has been recognized with one of the nation’s largest and…
UnityPoint at Home earns U.S. News’ ‘Best Home Health’ ranking
UnityPoint at Home has been named a Best Home Health Agency for 2026 by U.S. News &…
Iowa leading indicators index posts January gain despite federal data gaps
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose in January, offering a broadly positive economic signal even…
ProCircular mourns loss of employee, Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien killed in Kuwait strike
A Coralville cybersecurity company is grieving the loss of one of its own after a…
Four Corridor companies receive SBA loans in February
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa…
Historic Iowa City building to house bakery, gift shop after major renovation
One of Iowa City’s oldest surviving commercial structures is getting a new life. The building…
Novy launches Syncra, AI-based scheduling platform for independent emergency medicine groups
Novy Venture Studio has officially launched Syncra, an artificial intelligence-based scheduling platform built for independent…
Bird flu detected in Washington County backyard flock
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal…
Washington Chamber honors coach, hardware store with annual awards
The Washington Chamber of Commerce has named veteran track coach Steve Roth its 2025 Citizen…
Watson Metal opens at former Fisher Group building in Hiawatha
Two business developments are signaling a period of economic momentum in Hiawatha, as Watson Metal,…
First Mid Bancshares expands Iowa footprint with Two Rivers acquisition
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. has completed its acquisition of Two Rivers Financial Group, Inc., the…
Brucemorchestra to return in 2026 after community rallies to fund beloved concert
Orchestra Iowa has confirmed that its popular outdoor concert series, Brucemorchestra, will return after a…
Hiawatha remodeler Hometown Restyling marks 40 years, transitions to employee ownership
Hometown Restyling is celebrating two milestones at once: the Hiawatha-based residential remodeler is marking its…
