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ThirdSpace Create wins 2025 Race for the Space competition in Cedar Rapids
ThirdSpace Create has been named the winner of the 2025 Race for the Space competition and will open a new location in downtown Cedar Rapids in the coming months, organizers announced. The business, described as an immersive, technology-forward art gallery,…
Derecho recovery funding session for housing developers set for July 15
The City of Cedar Rapids, in conjunction with the Iowa Economic Development Authority, will host…
Outlets Williamsburg becomes new home to child care center
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held July 12 to announce Williamsburg Child Care Center (W4C’s)…
Ribbon cutting and open house planned for new UnityPoint clinic in Marion
UnityPoint Clinic– Tower Terrace, 3731 Irish Drive, Marion, is hosting a public open house on…
Two Corridor centers launch national suicide prevention lifeline
CommUnity Crisis Services and Foundation2 are implementing a national suicide prevention lifeline starting July 16.…
Solar energy complaints on the rise, says Iowa Attorney General
Iowans looking to install solar panels are facing more trouble than ever before. From 2019…
University of Iowa study finds brain network linked to addiction
A study involving University of Iowa Health Care neuroscientists found a brain network associated with…
Knutson Construction reshapes leadership team
Knutson Construction is overhauling its leadership team with Brendan Moore replacing John Curry as president…
Kirkwood, TrueNorth give workers better understanding of truck driving as a career
Kirkwood Community College has collaborated with TrueNorth, a Cedar Rapids-based insurance and financial company, on…
Standard & Poor’s assigns Mercy “A-” level credit rating
Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Global Ratings has reaffirmed Mercy Medical Center’s “A-” credit rating, according…
Storey Kenworthy & Workspace accepting grant applications
The Storey Kenworthy & Workspace Foundation for Giving is accepting grant applications from qualified non-profit…
2022 Best of the Corridor
The CBJ is proud to unveil our 17th annual Best of the Corridor list, which…
KENT subsidiary Grain Processing Corporation acquires Natural Products Inc.
Grain Processing Corporation (GPC), a member of the Muscatine-based KENT Corporation family of companies, has…
United Fire Group names Kevin Leidwinger as president and CEO
Cedar Rapids-based insurance company United Fire Group announced July 7 the appointment of Kevin Leidwinger…
Monument Hills senior living plan faces few objections after changes
It was smooth sailing for city staff and developers presenting a slightly modified plan for…
Hy-Vee to host Best of Local Brands Summit in September
Hy-Vee Inc. will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in September to…
