CBJ News Staff
$1.3 million grant boosts NewBo City Market ‘Next Level Local’ campaign
The NewBo City Market has received its largest contribution to date for its “Next Level Local” campaign to expand the market’s facility and offerings.
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Iowa unemployment rises slightly to 2.9% in August
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 2.9% in August, ending a four-month streak of 2.8% unemployment rates for the state.
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CRST announces leadership change and celebrates industry and safety achievements
CRST has announced the appointment of Bill Clement as its new group president and chief strategy officer, as stated in a Thursday news release....
Housing Fund for Linn County wins $100,000 competition in Des Moines
The Housing Fund for Linn County, on behalf of the Alliance for Equitable Housing, won the inaugural Innovation in Homelessness Pitch Competition on Sept....
2024 Iowa Podcast Awards winners announced
On Sunday, Sept. 15. around 200 attendees from throughout the state traveled to Cedar Rapids to participate in the first-ever Iowa Podcast Awards, held...
Cedar Rapids Fun Station to expand, open new location
A new indoor family entertainment center that touts itself as the state’s largest indoor adventure park is opening in the fall of 2025.
The Fun...
Crystal Group collaborates with BAE Systems on new cross-domain solution for data security
Crystal Group, a designer and manufacturer of rugged, high-performance computing solutions, has announced a partnership with BAE Systems to develop an advanced cross-domain solution...
NewBoCo receives Wells Fargo grant to further impact of Kiva Iowa
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation to enhance the Kiva Iowa microlending...
The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City
A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October. Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge will be...
Johnson County Public Health partners with CredibleMind to launch mental health website
The Johnson County Public Health Department has announced a partnership with CredibleMind, an online platform that provides evidence-based mental wellness resources. As stated in...