CBJ News Staff
Big Bang Foundation to open solar-powered AI Micro Park in Cedar Rapids
The Big Bang Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment, announced plans Tuesday for the launch of the AI Micro Park, a solar-powered educational...
Existing-home sales dipped .5% in April; prices reached new high
U.S. existing-home sales dipped .5% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million, the National Association of Realtors reported May 22....
UI Health Care first in Iowa to offer new treatment option for coronary artery...
University of Iowa Health Care has become the first in Iowa to offer drug-coated balloon therapy for patients with blockages in their heart arteries,...
Community Foundation approves nearly $5 million in grants
The board of directors of the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation recently approved more than $4.9 million in grants to 350 nonprofit organizations.
According to...
Johnson County launches survey on future of Sheriff’s Office and Jail Facility
Thousands of Johnson County residents will soon receive a survey by mail seeking public input on the current and future state of the county’s...
Nordstrom completes acquisition by founding family and Liverpool in $24.25 per share deal
Nordstrom Inc. announced this week the completion of its all-cash acquisition by members of the Nordstrom family and El Puerto de Liverpool S.A.B. de...
The Downtown Dish: Engaging young people with Tony Branch
On this episode, our hosts sit down with Tony Branch, youth engagement director of United Action for Youth, to discuss his work, why he...
Google plans ‘special investment announcement’ in Cedar Rapids May 30
Representatives of Google and local government leaders will participate in a “special Google investment announcement” in Cedar Rapids next Friday, May 30.
The announcement comes...
5SeasonsFit Wellness Week launches June 22 in downtown Cedar Rapids
A new wellness initiative, 5SeasonsFit, will debut in downtown Cedar Rapids from June 22-28, offering a week of free, family-friendly activities aimed at promoting...
UnityPoint Health PACE Senior Care in Hiawatha opening June 1, now enrolling participants
UnityPoint Health has announced that its new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Senior Care Center in Hiawatha is now accepting enrollment...