CBJ News Staff's stories
Cedar Rapids to host first marathon weekend in 2026
A new running event is coming to Cedar Rapids in 2026, featuring a full Boston-qualifying marathon, half marathon, team relay, 10K, 5K and free kids run. The Cedar Rapids Marathon Weekend is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026. Organizers say…
2024 Forty Under 40: Paul Desmond
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
2024 Forty Under 40: Mackenzie DeRoo
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
2024 Forty Under 40: Michael Coulter
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
2024 Forty Under 40: Daniel Brown
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
Marion ribbon-cutting to celebrate completion of CeMar Trail Bridge over Marion Boulevard
Marion Chamber ambassadors and community leaders will come together on Wednesday, Oct. 23, for a…
Kirkwood president selected for Aspen Institute Presidents Fellowship
Kirkwood Community College President Kristie Fisher has been named one of 25 leaders chosen for…
Winners of 2024 Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge announced
The winners have been announced from the month-long Eastern Iowa Corridor Vegan Chef Challenge. Winners…
Iowa unemployment rate remains at 2.9% in September
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in September amid a labor force that…
2024 Forty Under 40: Zach Bohannon
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
2024 Forty Under 40: Brittany Barnhart
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
2024 Forty Under 40: Kelli Albert
Each year, the Corridor Business Journal shines a spotlight on young professionals who have made…
Mercy Cedar Rapids earns accreditation for metabolic, bariatric surgery
Mercy Cedar Rapids has announced that it has once again earned accreditation from the Metabolic…
Iowa City launches weekly initiative to connect with local developers
In an effort to foster collaboration and support between developers and the city of Iowa…
Iowa Economic Development Authority approves innovation funding for FBB Biomed
Last month, the Iowa Economic Development Authority approved a $250,000 Innovation Acceleration Launch Fund loan…
CRBT donates $100K for new Linn County housing program
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust (CRBT) has announced that it has donated $100,000 to the…
