CBJ News Staff's stories
Brucemorchestra to return in 2026 after community rallies to fund beloved concert
Orchestra Iowa has confirmed that its popular outdoor concert series, Brucemorchestra, will return after a multi-year hiatus — and a community fundraising push made it happen. The 103-year-old organization announced it has reached the $50,000 minimum fundraising goal needed to…
Family-friendly “Rollin’ Rally” event returns to Cedar Rapids
The Rollin’ Rally, an interactive experience made possible by the ICR Transportation & Logistics Sector…
Cargill partners with AeroFarms to research cocoa production
As part of ongoing efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable cocoa sector, Cargill…
University of Iowa biologist receives funding to investigate hearing loss
A University of Iowa biologist has received funding from the National Institutes of Health to…
MidAmerican Energy announces $560,000 in foundation grants
The MidAmerican Energy Foundation has released its second-quarter grants, awarding 23 organizations a total of…
International Paper announces spinoff name, board of directors
International Paper has announced Sylvamo Corporation as the name of its global papers spinoff, with…
Cornell’s art department expands digital art offerings
Artists at Cornell College in Mount Vernon are finding new ways to interact with technology…
Tippie College of Business names director of strategic partnerships
The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business has named Dave Ernst as the new…
Emergency rental assistance program launches in Linn County
Financial help is now available for Linn County residents falling behind on rent or utility…
Iowa farmers highlighted in ‘Real Farmers. Real Food. Real Meat’ campaign
While Iowa’s bread and butter lies within the agricultural industry, Iowans still have questions about…
Mercy Cedar Rapids adjusts visitor policies and safety measures
Mercy Cedar Rapids has adjusted its safety measures and visitor guidelines as COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations…
University of Iowa center marks 10,000th in-vitro fertilization procedure
The Center for Advanced Reproductive Care at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics marked a…
Tanager Place’s LGBTQ Center receives grant
Tanager Place recently received a $30,000 grant award from Amerigroup, An Anthem Company. The monies…
Cottage Grove Place to host Alzheimer’s Association presentations
Cottage Grove Place announced a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association of Iowa to host an…
Good named director of Mercy Cedar Rapids’ aging and dementia innovation center
Mercy Cedar Rapids has named Kathy Good as the first director of the Chris &…
Murphy Tower acquires South Dakota-based East River Tower
Murphy Tower Service, an Iowa-based provider of wireless and wireline construction and maintenance services, has…
