CBJ News Staff's stories
Tom Pientok named president and CEO of Folience
Folience has appointed Tom Pientok as its new president and chief executive officer, effective June 1, the company’s board of directors announced. Mr. Pientok, a longtime Cedar Rapids business executive, moves into the role after serving as interim CEO on…
Grand Impact: $100,000 for a Cedar Rapids charity
There is a new opportunity for a Cedar Rapids non-profit to receive $100,000 to address…
CommUnity names first diversity outreach specialist
Amel Ali has been named CommUnity Crisis Services and Food Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion…
ASAC working to reduce substance-use related deaths
The Area Substance Abuse Council (ASAC) is implementing the Strategic Initiatives to Prevent Drug Overdoses…
Kirkwood nursing program earns NLN CNEA Accreditation
Kirkwood Community College’s nursing program has earned accreditation status from the National League for Nursing…
Applications accepted now for Think Iowa City grants
Organizations planning special events that will occur from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023,…
Hills Bank and Trust named top lender for veteran-owned small businesses
The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Iowa District Office has announced the winners of its top…
SBA extends EIDL program payment deferment to 30 months
The U.S. Small Business Administration is extending the deferment period for payments on existing loans…
ImOn adds 3,200 residential addresses in Iowa City to fiber network
ImOn Communications on March 15 announced that 3,200 residential addresses in Iowa City are to…
Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Build My Future set for April 5
An estimated 220 students from 12 different junior highs or middle schools in seven Eastern…
Iowa City Area Parade of Homes application deadline extended
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes committee has extended the…
Supply chain issues slow residential construction permits in January
Over the first month of 2022, the total number of single-family permits issued year-to-date (YTD)…
IowaWORKS offering free Google training certificates for job seekers
Iowa job hunters now have access to a new professional training program designed to prepare…
Mediacom raising internet download speeds for majority of customers
Mediacom Communications announced Monday it is giving a download speed boost to many of the…
Iowa City now accepting applications for Climate Action Grants
The city of Iowa City is now accepting applications for community-led climate action initiatives. The…
ADM sets Scope 3 emissions reduction target
ADM, with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, has announced a new commitment to reduce the…
