CBJ News Staff
CID to suspend Travel Well health screening
Travel Well, a health-screening program implemented in January for all outbound passengers at The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), will be suspended as of July...
UnityPoint Health performs new stroke risk procedure
The heart team at UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital performed the first WATCHMAN FLX Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC) implant last week in Cedar...
IEDA board approves four Corridor-area project awards
The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board on Friday approved awards for two established Corridor companies and two area startups, representing about $50 million...
Deere & Co. reports strong second quarter
Deere & Company reported May 21 net income of $1.790 billion for the second quarter ended May 2, or $5.68 per share, compared with...
Freedom Festival announces 2021 schedule
After taking a year off due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival announces the lineup of 2021 events.
“Our goal this...
Wilson’s Orchard & Farm launches health-focused energy seltzer
This week, Wilson’s Orchard & Farm in Iowa City is launching a new line of locally crafted, non-alcoholic energy seltzers, all under 100 calories. Â
Beverage...
Survey shows depth of Iowa’s hospitality worker shortage
Around 92% of Iowa’s restaurants are actively seeking to immediately add staff according to a survey conducted this month by the Iowa Restaurant Association.Â
A...
NewBo City Market executive director resigns
NewBo City Market’s executive director announced he is resigning his position effective Saturday, June 26, 2021.
In an email, Scott Kruger said, “It has been...
Iowa City revises local mask mandate
Iowa City Mayor Bruce Teague has lifted the local mask mandate according to a release but stresses that those who are not vaccinated from...
FRYFest is returning this fall after a 2020 hiatus
After a COVID-19 hiatus in 2020, FRYFest is back.
According to an announcement by FRYFest organizers, the event will be held Sept. 3, the day...