CBJ News Staff's stories
Cedar Rapids attorney receives “Lawyer of the Year” distinction from Best Lawyers
Local attorney Darin Luneckas has been named the 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Cedar Rapids for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants by The Best Lawyers in America. The recognition is awarded to one attorney per practice area and geographic…
Index: Inflation remains top problem for small business owners
NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.3 points in September to 92.1, making the ninth…
MidWestOne names Charles Reeves as CEO
Charles “Chip” N. Reeves will become new CEO of MidWestOne Financial Group, parent company of…
Architectural Billings Index moderates in September
For the 20th consecutive month, architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in September,…
Honkamp set to acquire Wisconsin accounting firm
Honkamp, P.C., a CPA and business advisory group with a location in Hiawatha, will acquire…
Iowa Women’s Foundation Core Grant recipients announced, two in the Corridor
The Iowa Women’s Foundation has announced the six recipients of its Core Grant program, two…
Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa presents $100K check to UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital
A $100,000 promise fund has been made by Northwestern Mutual Eastern Iowa to the University…
North Liberty breaks ground on long-awaited city hall
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Oct. 19 at 360 N. Main St. for the new…
Iowa City eyes future Amtrak rail station, purchases three properties
Iowa City intends on turning residential rental properties into a passenger rail station, which would…
FedEx ready to open $108 million package sorting facility in Cedar Rapids
FedEx Ground’s new automated package facility in southwest Cedar Rapids is close to beginning operations,…
Builder confidence drops for tenth straight month
In a further signal that rising interest rates, building material bottlenecks and elevated home prices…
Economic Alliance announces 2022 Bravo, Community Spotlight awards
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance will recognize its 2022 Bravo Award and Community Spotlight…
Remodeled Perkins restaurant will reopen after fire last year
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery in Coralville at 819 1st Avenue is opening for business once…
Courage Ride raises $65K for sarcoma research at UIHC
Courage Ride, a local biking event that raises funds for sarcoma cancer research, presented a…
MEDCO Q3 report shows concern about workforce attraction
Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the third quarter…
IEDA to accept applications for butchery innovation program
The Iowa Economic Development Authority’s (IEDA) Butchery Innovation and Revitalization Program will accept applications Nov.…
