CBJ News Staff's stories
Rehn named Marion Morris F. Neighbor Award winner
Paul Rehn has been named the recipient of the 2026 Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award, Marion Mayor Nick AbouAssaly and Chamber President Jill Ackerman announced Monday during the Marion State of the City address. Mr. Rehn, a longtime public…
Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance marks record year for business attraction in 2022
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) has responded to 22 requests for proposals (RFPs)…
Nursing program at UNI approved by Board of Regents
The University of Northern Iowa will launch a bachelor of science in nursing program in…
Jones Regional Medical Center installs new CT Scanner
In an effort to improve imaging technology at UnityPoint Health-Jones Regional Medical Center (JRMC), a…
US Quadball Midwest Regional Tournament comes to Marion
The Cedar Rapids area will host the US Quadball Midwest Regional Tournament at the Tuma…
Marion Public Library has officially opened its doors
The new Marion Public Library, located at 1101 Sixth Ave., officially opened to the public…
Four UI JPEC companies win Prometheus Awards
Four companies with a connection to the University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center won…
Iowa Utilities Board issues generating certificates for Coggon, Duane Arnold solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has issued certificates of public convenience, use and necessity for…
Informatics Inc. becomes first Workhuman Certified company in Iowa
Informatics Inc., a digital marketing and web company based in Cedar Rapids, has become the …
United Way seeking volunteers for VITA tax preparation program
The United Way of East Central Iowa is seeking volunteers for the Volunteer Income Tax…
Iowa Children’s Museum is raising money for Coralville Community Food Pantry
The Iowa Children’s Museum, located in the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville, is celebrating Coralville…
UIHC to convert main campus wing to 13 inpatient rooms
An $8 million University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics plan to transform the second level…
Small businesses, building groups see Solon as attractive option
City Administrator Cami Rasmussen has long been one of Solon’s biggest advocates, helping support small…
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…
