CBJ News Staff's stories
Matthew 25 founder Clint Twedt-Ball to step down after 19 years of leadership
After nearly two decades at the helm of Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25, Executive Director Clint Twedt-Ball has announced he will step down from his role on July 15. Mr. Twedt-Ball co-founded Matthew 25 in 2006 with his brother, Courtney,…
New Regus flexible workspace to open in Cedar Rapids
IWG Inc. has announced plans for a Regus flexible workspace location in Cedar Rapids as…
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant closes in Coralville
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant in Coralville appears to have closed, at least temporarily, after a…
Iowa reaches agreements with CVS, Walgreens, Experian, T-Mobile
Iowans are set to benefit from multistate settlements reached this month with two major retail…
Buy Local initiative launches for holiday season
This year the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance is once again asking people to champion…
Collins Aerospace awarded $42 million U.S. Air Force contract
The U.S. Air Force selected Collins Aerospace to secure a 30-month, $42 million contract to…
Mercy Cedar Rapids earns high recognition from Most Wired
Cedar Rapids-based Mercy Medical Center has been awarded a 2022 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired…
New CRBT Marion branch earns AIA design award
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust’s newest branch location in Marion has received an Excellence in…
Five Corridor businesses win Prometheus Awards honors
The Technology Association of Iowa (TAI) crowned five winners with ties to the Corridor for…
Iowa Finance Authority awards nearly $5 million to homelessness assistance initiatives
The Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) Board of Directors has approved more than $4.7 million in…
Downtown Iowa City kid’s market event returns
The Downtown Holiday Kid’s Market, first hosted in 2021, will officially open again in downtown…
St. Luke’s Heart Saver Program to give away AEDs and Stop the Bleed kits
UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s Hospital has launched a Heart Saver Program to give away 50 automated…
Coming soon: New leisure hub, relocated Pizza Ranch, and more
Lion Development Group is in the initial stages of developing an entertainment center featuring bowling,…
Grand opening for Broad and Main on 7th in Marion set for Nov. 10
A grand opening celebration and open house for Broad and Main on 7th in Marion,…
Phresh Loch’s launches new boutique in Marion
Phresh Loch’s Salon in Marion will celebrate the grand opening of its new boutique with…
Corridor communities receive Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) awarded $934,430 in Main Street Iowa Challenge Grants to…
