CBJ News Staff's stories
University of Iowa professor among winners of Rousseeuw Prize, statistics’ ‘Nobel Prize’
A University of Iowa professor is among five statisticians awarded the 2026 Rousseeuw Prize for Statistics, an international honor recognizing major contributions to statistical research. Luke Tierney, a professor at the University of Iowa, and four colleagues were recognized for…
NFIB names new Iowa state director
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has named Cody Carlson as its new state…
Iowa City Downtown District creates new economic development role
The Iowa City Downtown District is looking to hire its first-ever director of economic vitality,…
OPN Architects Marion fire station design wins national sustainability award
OPN Architects has received a 2026 Committee on the Environment Top Ten Award from the…
GreatAmerica completes Heritage Bank acquisition, launches national bank
GreatAmerica Holdings Inc. announced Monday, June 15 it has completed its acquisition of Heritage Bank…
Two Rivers Bank & Trust locations to reopen as First Mid Bank & Trust
Two Rivers Bank & Trust will officially become First Mid Bank & Trust this weekend,…
Iowa awards more than $600,000 in dairy innovation grants
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced Wednesday that 11 dairy farms and businesses have…
Cedar Rapids design agency earns 25 awards at ADAI design exhibition
Cedar Rapids-based design and branding agency FUEL earned 25 Excellence awards at the Art Directors…
Ingredion announces $5 billion acquisition of Tate & Lyle, also acquires patented prebiotic fiber
Ingredion Incorporated, which operates one of Cedar Rapids’ largest manufacturing facilities, announced plans last week…
Coe College to launch three new hybrid concentrations this fall
Coe College will introduce three new academic concentrations this fall designed to address growing workforce…
CSI report: Midwest inflation hits three-year high in May
Inflation across the Midwest accelerated to its highest level since early 2023 in May, outpacing…
Almoayyed returns to Cedar Rapids government as economic development director
Jasmine Almoayyed has been appointed director of Economic Development & Development Services for the City…
ALPLA opens development hub in Iowa City
Packaging manufacturer ALPLA Inc. has opened a new Learning & Development Hub in Iowa City,…
Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association recognizes builders, remodelers at Parade of Homes awards breakfast
The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association recognized several builders and remodelers at its…
Iowa City Downtown District seeks director for new Arts Alliance
The Iowa City Downtown District has launched a search for a director of the Iowa…
Keep Iowa Beautiful launches refreshed brand identity
Keep Iowa Beautiful has unveiled a refreshed brand identity aimed at better unifying the statewide…
