CBJ News Staff's stories

Can Shed Hiawatha Iowa

Can Shed selects Kids First Law Center as third quarter nonprofit partner

Can Shed has named Kids First Law Center as its featured nonprofit partner for the third quarter of 2025 through its “Containers for a Cause” program. The Cedar Rapids-based redemption center will direct proceeds from donated beverage containers to the…

Leader’s library: Leadership books to help beat burnout

For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Corridor Business Journal asked the Cedar Rapids Public Library…

Leadership books

SBA introduces new grant funding to support manufacturing in U.S.

As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced…

The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants in an effort to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow Program.

Coralville fitness facility, D1 Training, to celebrate grand opening May 10

D1 Training, a national athletic-based fitness franchise, will mark the grand opening of its newest…

D1 Training is celebrating the grand opening of its new Coralville location at 2441 James Street, Suite 2, on May 10.

CIVCO Medical Solutions to host open house for new facility

Coralville-based CIVCO medical solutions is opening its doors to the community June 6 to celebrate…

CIVCO Medical Solutions' new headquarters at 750 Lois Lane houses modern office spaces, product demonstration and training areas, and a fitness gym.

Greater Iowa City, Inc. celebrates Johnson County businesses at inaugural ‘A Toast to Business’ Awards ceremony

More than 300 business and community leaders gathered at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City…

A Toast to Business award winners pose May 1 at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City. Greater Iowa City, Inc.'s inaugural event recognized outstanding contributions to economic growth, workforce development, and community leadership across Johnson County.

Student entrepreneurs shine in 2025 John Pappajohn Venture Competition

The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition capped off its 25th year on April…

Participants of the 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition at the University of Iowa Pappajohn Education and Events Center in Des Moines April 25.

SBA approves $22.4 million in Iowa small business loans in April

The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 45 loans totaling more than $22.4 million to Iowa…

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) loans Iowa

ChildServe announces license transition to specialty hospital designation

ChildServe will officially transition its licensure from a nursing facility to a specialty hospital designation,…

ChildServe Des Moines

$250k donated to UI International Writing Program after loss of federal funding

A $250,000 donation has been awarded to the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program in…

S5G Therapeutics awarded grand prize in UI JPEC innovation challenge

An ocular therapeutics startup was awarded first place and $50,000 at the University of Iowa’s…

Winners of the UI John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center's Innovation Challenge. (Second from left) S5G Therapeutics, and (second from right) Cellular Engineering Technologies.

Mirrorbox Theatre to leave Ellis Boulevard space, looks ahead to next chapter

After seven years of producing contemporary and original theatre in Cedar Rapids, Mirrorbox Theatre will…

1200 Ellis Blvd. NW, Cedar Rapids mirrorbox

FilmScene honored with Governor’s Arts Award

Iowa City-based FilmScene, Iowa’s largest nonprofit cinema, is one of 10 organizations and individuals honored…

Iowa City, Iowa - FilmScene, a non-profit cinema featuring independent and tought provoking films and events located at the Chauncey Building on January 2, 2020.

Kirkwood Benton County Leadership Council to meet again May 15

Kirkwood Community College will host the next meeting of its Benton County Leadership Council on…

Attendees look over hand-outs documenting data and trends for the Kirkwood Benton County Center.

ACT Appoints Alex Thome as chief product officer

ACT has named Alex Thome as its new chief product officer. In the role, Mr.…

ACT

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces summer 2025 grant cycle

The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has announced its summer grant cycle for 2025 for…

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation