CBJ News Staff
Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge now open to K-12 students
The Iowa Department of Education is holding Build Iowa’s Future Design Challenge, an opportunity for K-12 students to create innovative projects, connect to high-demand...
NAHB report: Fastest home building activity continues in suburban, exurban communities
Residential construction continued to shift toward the suburbs and lower-cost markets, and the trend is especially pronounced within the multifamily sector, according to the...
Iowa fitness centers now eligible for COVID-19 relief funds
Iowa fitness centers that meet defined requirements may electronically apply for funding from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act by...
Cornell College welcomes largest new class in nearly two decades
404 new students are calling Cornell College home this school year, making it the largest group of new students in 18 years.
“At a time...
Welcoming Week returns to Cedar Rapids Sept. 10-19
In the fall of 2018, the City of Cedar Rapids and key partners, including the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, the Greater Cedar Rapids...
University of Iowa engineer wins NASA funding to study effects of wildfires
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded a scientist from the University of Iowa Technology Institute (ITI) grants totaling $1.3 million to...
Collins Aerospace announces world’s first military Underwater Navigation System
Collins Aerospace has announced the world’s first Military Underwater Navigation System with M-Code (MUNS-M), a handheld diver navigation system that provides the diver with...
PepsiCo, Foundation support Hurricane Ida disaster relief
PepsiCo and its philanthropic arm, The PepsiCo Foundation, have announced a commitment of over $500,000 to support emergency food deliveries and rescue operations in...
Iowa Department of Education selects CoderZ for new grant program
The Iowa Department of Education is selecting CoderZ for its Computer Science Curriculum and Professional Development Grants, a recently introduced program that aids Iowa...
Report: Beauty premium affects income levels
Physically attractive people make more money than perceived less attractive people, a new study from the Tippie College of Business finds.
The study used 3D...