CBJ News Staff's stories
University of Iowa researcher receives 2026 Watanabe Prize for muscular dystrophy research
A University of Iowa researcher has been recognized with one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious scientific awards for his decades of work studying muscular dystrophy. Kevin P. Campbell, PhD, a UI professor and internationally recognized muscular dystrophy researcher,…
GALLERY: Bowling and mingling with the CBJ’s Forty Under 40
On Tuesday, Oct. 11, the Corridor Business Journal hosted an exclusive congratulatory happy hour for…
National ACT score average sinks to 30-year low
The national ACT score average for the high school class of 2022 was 19.8, the…
OPN Architects, RDG among 2022 AIA Iowa Design Awards winners
Several Iowa architecture firms, including Cedar Rapids-based OPN Architects and RDG Planning and Design, were…
Performing arts boarding high school opens in Iowa City
Auditions will be held January and February 2023 at ICON Arts Academy, a new performing…
Rural Ideas Network receives grant boost for innovation efforts
The Rural Ideas Network has been awarded a $412,105 grant from the federal Economic Development…
Marion Wal-Mart liquor license suspended for 30 days
The liquor license of the Marion Wal-Mart has been suspended for 30 days. The suspension…
ACP awarded Supplier of the Year by Burger King North America
ACP, Inc., a manufacturer of commercial high-speed and specialty ovens based in Cedar Rapids, has…
Coa Cantina tequila bar to open in Iowa City
A Des Moines-based tequila bar named Coa Cantina is opening up its first location in…
Especially for You Race sets a new record
A record-setting 15,800 people registered for the 32nd annual Especially for You Race Against Breast…
SPACs have less reliable financial reporting, UI study finds
Acquisitions made with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) are more likely to have mistakes…
Women’s clothing store Daily Thread opens at Lindale Mall
Women’s clothing retailer Daily Thread has opened as the newest retailer at Lindale Mall in…
UI Health Care– Iowa River Landing celebrates 10 years
The UI Health Care– Iowa River Landing location opened its doors a decade ago. When…
Shelter House wins architecture and design award
Shelter House in Iowa City has been named one of two winners for the 2022…
Chocolate Walk returns Oct. 7 in Uptown Marion
Shoppers are invited to an evening stroll in Uptown Marion to sample chocolate treats at…
Northside Oktoberfest festival in Iowa City returns Oct. 8
The Northside Oktoberfest festival returns Oct. 8 to the Northside neighborhood in Iowa City, celebrating…
