CBJ News Staff's stories
Kirkwood and IowaWORKS to open joint location this week
Kirkwood Community College and IowaWORKS will open a joint location this Friday, Aug. 1, on the college’s main campus. The new partnership, previously announced in April, will offer professional education, and support both current workers and future job seekers, according…
EIHC is celebrating National Health Center Week
Eastern Iowa Health Center, located in Cedar Rapids, will be among hundreds of community health…
UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital reveals Kid Captains
Twelve current and former University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital patients are ready for…
Small-town Iowa ambulance builder with CR connection reaches milestone vehicle No. 5,000
During a job-killing pandemic, the ambulances kept coming. That certainly was the case at Life…
Art project offers healing, reflection after derecho
The Cedar Rapids community is invited to join with friends, family, and neighbors for a…
Konecranes CEO stepping down as merger proceeds
Konecranes, a Finnish company specializing in the manufacturing and service of cranes and lifting equipment,…
Geonetric announces nonprofits to receive new websites
Geonetric announces the three nonprofits that have been selected for the 10th annual Operation Overnight…
Mask requirement reinstated in Linn County facilities
Effective Monday, Aug. 9, masks will once again be required at all indoor Linn County…
Camp Courageous Pineapple Gala set for Aug. 20
The Pineapple Gala, an annual fundraiser benefitting Camp Courageous in Monticello, is set for Friday,…
Mount Vernon clothing store wins Open 4 Business competition
Bauman and Company, a 112-year-old clothing store in Mount Vernon, topped four competitors in a…
Tour connects communities to local Black-owned businesses
The I Heart Black Business Tour will be held Aug. 28 with tours starting at…
SBA approves $24 million in Iowa loans in July
The U.S. Small Business Administration backed 49 loans for $24,096,200 to Iowa businesses in July,…
Ribbon cutting Friday to celebrate completion of Sixth Avenue program
Marion city leaders, elected officials and chamber ambassadors will gather for a ribbon cutting ceremony…
Hotel Chauncey opens with Tapestry Collection by Hilton designation
Hotel Chauncey, a modern boutique hotel located in downtown Iowa City, is the latest addition…
Façade improvements light up downtown Cedar Rapids
The Cedar River Tower and Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust have utilized the Cedar Rapids…
Pure Barre opens Cedar Rapids location
Pure Barre has scheduled a grand opening on Aug. 23 to celebrate its new Cedar…
