CBJ News Staff
Iowa’s Unemployment rate up 3.3 percent in November
The Iowa Workforce Development has released unemployment statistics for November, finding that Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 3.3 percent last month, up...
Relion insurance pledges $100,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign
Relion Insurance Solutions, a Johnson-County based insurance agency, pledged a $100,000 donation to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign earlier this month.
The donation funds will...
Fork and Knife Feast returns for Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week
The annual Cedar Rapids Restaurant Week, taking place Feb. 14 through Feb. 25 in 2024, will bring with it the return of the Fork...
Coralville’s CIELO opens second location in Iowa City
When Monica Berry opened her business's first location at the Iowa River Landing in Coralville, she decided to name it in honor of her...
Washington Chamber of Commerce receives grant for Wayfinding and Welcome Sign Project
The Washington Chamber of Commerce received a $14,508 grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation for its Hotel Motel Committee Welcome & Wayfinding Signage...
Iowa Tourism Grants awarded to 45 organizations, 3 in the Corridor
The Iowa Tourism Office announced the award of $398,800 in Iowa Tourism Grants to 45 organizations, in a news release, Monday, Dec. 18. The...
Iowa leaders named Clean Energy Champions
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi Durham were honored by the American Clean Power Association...
NAHB report: Builder confidence rises on rallying interest rates
Falling mortgage rates helped end a four-month decline in builder confidence, and recent economic data signal improving housing conditions heading into 2024.
Builder confidence in...
ADM plans to purchase two flavoring firms
ADM announced agreements this week to purchase two global flavoring ingredient firms.
The company plans to acquire Revela Foods, a Wisconsin-based developer and manufacturer of...