CBJ News Staff's stories
Whirlpool layoffs in Amana reduced
The number of layoffs at the Whirlpool factory in Amana has been dramatically reduced, according to a Whirlpool spokesperson. In early April, Whirlpool announced plans to lay off 650 workers at its Middle Amana location, effective June 1. That layoff…
Caucho in Cedar Rapids has announced new ownership
Caucho, a Mexican restaurant located in New Bohemia, Cedar Rapids, has announced a shift in…
Skywalk Group’s Trcka receives talent acquisition award
Elizabeth (McAleer) Trcka, a partner at Skywalk Group in Cedar Rapids, has received the 2023…
Alliant Energy named to 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Alliant Energy was recently named to the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the fifth…
CIVCO Medical Solutions consolidating, moving to new facility
CIVCO Medical Solutions is moving into a combined corporate and manufacturing faciity in the Iowa…
CHOMP Delivery celebrates five-year anniversary
CHOMP Delivery, a local alternative to national food delivery services, is celebrating its fifth straight…
Existing home sales surge in February across U.S., Midwest
Existing home sales reversed a 12-month slide in February, registering the largest monthly percentage increase…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index slips in January
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 108.4 in January 2023, down .4% from…
Grants approved removing barriers to green installation in Coralville
Coralville has been awarded two grants totaling $45,000 to address barriers for residents attempting green…
CR nonprofits host Homeowner Resources Workshop
Cedar Rapids residents will learn the basics of home buying and discover resources for down…
Honkamp named a top 10 Midwest CPA firm
Honkamp, P.C. has again been recognized as one of the Midwest’s top accounting firms by…
Farmers State Bank announces new marketing team
Farmers State Bank has announced the appointment of a new marketing team, including a vice…
Corridor nonprofits among Choose Iowa cost-share grant recipients
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship…
CR Dunn Brothers Coffee to celebrate one-year anniversary
Family- and minority-owned Dunn Brothers Coffee in Cedar Rapids is celebrating its first anniversary March…
Iowa City launches $4 million inclusive economic program
The city of Iowa City has launched a $4 million Inclusive Economic Development Program targeting…
Involta leaders receive industry honors
Two members of Involta’s leadership team have received prestigious professional recognition from industry publications. Involta…
