CBJ News Staff's stories
Five Corridor companies receive SBA loans in November
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa for the month of November 2025, and five Corridor companies received loans under the program. According to the SBA report, local companies receiving loans in…
Slime Kitchen oozes into Coral Ridge Mall
Visitors to the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville are invited to get their hands sticky…
African American Museum of Iowa names new executive director
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) has named Jacqueline Hunter as its next executive…
Corridor Business Journal honored by Iowa Newspaper Association with three awards
The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) was honored with three awards at the statewide 2025 Iowa…
Iowa City VA earns Pathway to Excellence designation
The Iowa City VA Health Care System has been recognized as a Pathway to Excellence…
Proposed arts projects in downtown Iowa City could bring $30 million annual economic boost
A newly released study estimates that two proposed arts-focused projects in downtown Iowa City could…
High Properties names new president
High Properties in Cedar Rapids has named Steven Dolezal as the company’s new President. A native…
South Slope secures $300,000 in funding for Centennial Center
South Slope Cooperative Communications has acquired $300,000 in USDA Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant…
SBA’s Iowa District Office names new acting director
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced Wednesday that Dawnelle Conley has been named the…
SBA approves $14.9 million in Iowa loans in January
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
Junior Achievement opens nominations for 26th annual Corridor Business Hall of Fame
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa (JAEI) has opened nominations for the 26th Annual Corridor Business…
Empties.org points Iowans to beverage redemption centers
The Iowa Beverage Association (IBA) has launched Empties.org, a new website designed to help Iowans…
Cedar Rapids fire marshal orders Kiteville Minimalist Living Community to be vacated for multiple safety violations
The Cedar Rapids fire marshal’s office has ordered the Kiteville Minimalist Living Community at 525…
State launches ‘Butchery Innovation Grant Program’ through Choose Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig has announced the launch of the Choose Iowa Butchery…
UI graduate workers’ union COGS to negotiate wages with Iowa Board of Regents this week
University of Iowa graduate student workers are headed to the bargaining table with the Iowa…
President of Mercy Medical Center Foundation announces retirement
The Mercy Medical Center Foundation has announced the upcoming retirement of its president, Lorrie Erusha,…
