CBJ News Staff
‘The Big Build’ introduces a new generation of builders
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) participated in “The Big Build” at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. in early November.
The event's...
Alliant Energy’s community solar garden now 75% subscribed
With a recent solar block subscription by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation, 75% of the solar blocks from Alliant Energy’s Cedar Rapids community...
RAYGUN partners with The Onion for holiday pop-up shop
Satirical newspaper The Onion will, for the first time, sell products in brick-and-mortar stores by partnering with Iowa-based retailer RAYGUN.
According to a news release,...
Iowa to receive nearly $6 million in high-speed internet funding
A $5.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce will provide the state of Iowa funds to expand high-speed internet access.
The investment is...
Iowa City airport brings nearly $24 million in economic activity
The Iowa City Municipal Airport (IOW) brings in $24 million annually in total economic activity, supports 74 on-airport jobs and has 18,700 annual visitors,...
Iowa reaches settlements with Walmart, Teva, Allergan
Iowa has reached final agreements with opioid makers Teva Pharmaceuticals and Allergan for a combined $42.6 million, after settling with Walmart earlier this month.
The...
Real estate sales down in Iowa, but prices are up
Home prices were up 10% and sales decreased 34% in Iowa in October, according to the Housing Trends report from the Iowa Association of...
LSF Medical Solutions honored at Innovation Challenge Awards
LSF Medical Solutions won first place and $20,000 for Best Technology in the incubator startup division at the Innovation Challenge Awards at MERGE in...
Marion community development director Treharne to pursue private sector opportunity
Longtime Marion community development director Tom Treharne is leaving in early December to pursue a new opportunity in the private sector.
According to a news...