CBJ News Staff's stories
Anonymous $2M gift enables Cedar Rapids senior center construction
An anonymous donor has contributed $2 million toward Horizons’ planned Center for Older Adults, bringing the organization’s $5.5 million capital campaign to 65% of its goal and enabling construction to begin in February 2026. The 13,000-square-foot facility will mark the…
IEDA awards $100,000 to Iowa City, Coralville startups
The Iowa Economic Development Authority Board approved funding Nov. 21 for startups in Iowa City…
Cornell College announces plans to discontinue several majors
Cornell College will discontinue majors in classical studies, French and Francophone studies, German studies, religion…
Mercy Medical Center now offering Inspire V sleep apnea implant procedure
Mercy Medical Center is now offering the Inspire V System, the newest version of Inspire…
Chipotle to open second Cedar Rapids location, including first ‘Chipotlane’ in Corridor
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open a new Cedar Rapids restaurant Tuesday in a standalone site…
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center chef earns recognition at Iowa Restaurant Association Culinary Competition
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center in Cedar Rapids earned runner-up honors at the Iowa Restaurant…
Cedar Valley World Travel to close Nov. 26; Destinations Unlimited acquires clientele
Destinations Unlimited has acquired the clientele of Cedar Valley World Travel, a Cedar Rapids-based travel…
New Pioneer Food Co-op, Kinze Manufacturing rank among nation’s ‘most ethical companies’ in survey
New Pioneer Food Co-op ranks among the nation’s most ethical companies, according to a MarketBeat…
Immuno Nano Med wins $15,000 top prize at UI JPEC Innovation Challenge
Immuno Nano Med, a company developing next-generation vaccines for infectious diseases, won first place and…
Network Imaging Solutions in North Liberty closing; 70 employees impacted
Networking Imaging Solutions (NIS), a 3PL facility in North Liberty, is closing its doors, according…
UnityPoint Health becomes first organization to join Mayo Clinic Platform_Insights
UnityPoint Health has joined a new Mayo Clinic program that will give its clinicians access…
True Solar expanding to Illinois following customer referrals
True Solar is expanding its operations into Illinois, the solar energy provider announced Wednesday, Nov.…
Iowa JPEC announces honorees for April awards ceremony
The University of Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center will recognize seven entrepreneurs and mentors at…
Former UI Hospitals & Clinics director John Colloton dies at 94
John William Colloton, who led the University of Iowa’s hospital through an era of unprecedented…
Cedar Rapids Gazette to be acquired by Minnesota-based Adams MultiMedia
Minnesota-based Adams MultiMedia is purchasing the Cedar Rapids Gazette and 11 community newspaper titles, the…
Linn County REC to rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative
Linn County Rural Electric Cooperative (REC) will rebrand as Corridor Energy Cooperative effective Dec. 8,…
