CBJ News Staff
Joann Fabric to shutter approximately 500 stores
Fabric and craft chain Joann Fabric announced Wednesday it plans to close approximately 500 locations in 49 states, nearly half its fleet of stores.
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Thompson Truck & Trailer acquired by Ascendance Truck Centers
Thompson Truck & Trailer has announced that after 25 years as a local, family-owned company, the dealership group is joining Ascendance Truck Centers as...
Empowered Solutions Collective partners with 2892 Miles To Go for new youth-led initiative
The Cedar Rapids-based Empowered Solutions Collective has announced the launch of “Cultivating Stories of Resilience,” a youth-led initiative, as stated in a news release...
Cedar Rapids, Alliant confirm QTS data center campus
The city of Cedar Rapids and Alliant Energy have officially confirmed QTS (Quality Technology Services) will be building a data center campus in southwest...
Economic Policy Institute revamps data library
This week, the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) launched an updated and expanded version of its State of Working America data library, offering researchers, journalists...
ImOn Communications expands fiber network by 265 miles in 2024
Broadband provider ImOn Communications reported a significant expansion of its fiber Internet network in 2024, along with contributions totaling more than $580,000 to nonprofits,...
Johnson County accepting youth development grant applications
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for Juvenile Justice and Youth Development programming grants for the FY26 to FY28 cycle.
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Farm Credit Services of America returns $5.5 million to Eastern Iowa farmers
Farmers and ranchers in Benton, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, and Linn counties are set to receive $5.5 million in cash-back dividends from Farm Credit Services...
Senator Ernst names Cedar Rapids-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator (R-Iowa) Joni Ernst has named Linn County-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week.
BHFO, Ebay’s largest seller of clothing, shoes and accessories,...
North Liberty Community Pantry continues capital campaign
The North Liberty Community Pantry (NLCP) is inviting community members to contribute to the “Planting New Roots” campaign, which supports the construction of its...