CBJ News Staff
Van Meter offering five electrical industry scholarships
Van Meter is accepting applications for its Spark Your Success Scholarship, which provides up to five $2,000 awards to individuals pursuing careers in electrical-related...
Iowa REALTORS: Housing market sees strong start to 2025
The Iowa housing market kicked off 2025 with promising gains in key metrics, continuing the momentum seen at the end of last year.
According to...
Collins Aerospace providing upgraded avionics for in-service Cessna Citation aircraft
Collins Aerospace has announced upcoming functionality upgrades to Collins' Pro Line 21 integrated avionics systems installed on in-service Cessna Citation business jets.
Cessna Citation business...
Joann Fabric to shutter approximately 500 stores
Fabric and craft chain Joann Fabric announced Wednesday it plans to close approximately 500 locations in 49 states, nearly half its fleet of stores.
The...
Thompson Truck & Trailer acquired by Ascendance Truck Centers
Thompson Truck & Trailer has announced that after 25 years as a local, family-owned company, the dealership group is joining Ascendance Truck Centers as...
Empowered Solutions Collective partners with 2892 Miles To Go for new youth-led initiative
The Cedar Rapids-based Empowered Solutions Collective has announced the launch of “Cultivating Stories of Resilience,” a youth-led initiative, as stated in a news release...
Cedar Rapids, Alliant confirm QTS data center campus
The city of Cedar Rapids and Alliant Energy have officially confirmed QTS (Quality Technology Services) will be building a data center campus in southwest...
Economic Policy Institute revamps data library
This week, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) launched an updated and expanded version of its State of Working America data library, offering researchers, journalists...
ImOn Communications expands fiber network by 265 miles in 2024
Broadband provider ImOn Communications reported a significant expansion of its fiber Internet network in 2024, along with contributions totaling more than $580,000 to nonprofits,...
Johnson County accepting youth development grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth Development programming grants for the FY26 to FY28 cycle.
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