CBJ News Staff's stories
Iowa City launches grant program for commercial property improvements
Iowa City has opened applications for a new grant program aimed at improving commercial properties in four urban districts. The Building Change Grant Program offers 50/50 matching funds for façade improvements, accessibility upgrades, energy efficiency projects and space reactivation at…
Hy-Vee shuffles leadership structure, promotes Gosch to CEO
West Des Moines-based grocer Hy-Vee named Jeremy Gosch CEO and president of retail operations, as…
Iowa jobless rate drops in July
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 2.5% in July, down from 2.6% in June…
IC Council approves Student Built House, Monument Hills plans
The Housing Fellowship will receive $75,400 in Iowa City grant funds and the land at…
The Marion Merchant lends support to artists, veterans
The Marion Merchant, located at 1090 Seventh Ave., celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting…
Tom’s New Best Friend: Matt Gatens, UI Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
Meet Tom’s New Best Friend: Matt Gatens, The University of Iowa Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach.…
Inclusive ICR releases Diversity, Equity and Inclusion regional report
Inclusive ICR, a local coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the…
Excluded workers to finally receive $1,400 checks
Iowa City Council unanimously supported a resolution Aug. 16 to fund the remaining 319 excluded…
Diversity Symposium keynote stresses health equity
The CBJ’s 2022 Diversity, Inclusion & Impact Symposium kicked off Aug. 17 with a morning…
Iowa Architectural Foundation names new director
Laura Porter has been named the new director of the Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF). Ms.…
HousingIowa Conference set for Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines
The Iowa Finance Authority will host the 2022 HousingIowa Conference Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines.…
UI Center for the Book secures millions in donations
The University of Iowa Center for the Book (UICB) has received $5.35 million in contributions…
Group advocating for Direct Payment Assistance checks
A group of residents throughout Johnson County are arguing they are owed $1,400 checks that…
Applications accepted now for North Liberty Youth Council
The City of North Liberty has launched a new initiative inviting high school students to…
University of Iowa OPL’s jets offer flight testing for DARPA project
The University of Iowa Operator Performance Lab (OPL), a flight test laboratory that conducts research…
Corridor, Quad Cities fall in 2022 Startup City rankings
Rankings from Midwest Startups, a job and news website for startups in the Midwest region,…
