CBJ News Staff
iHeartMedia announces debut of Sports Radio 95.7, ‘Home of the Hawkeyes’ in Cedar Rapids
iHeartMedia Cedar Rapids has announced the debut of the new Sports Radio 95.7 KXNO, effective immediately.
The new FM radio station is also being touted...
Registration open for Mental Health Matters 5K
Registration is now open for the fifth annual “Mental Health Matters” (MHM) 5K run/walk in Hiawatha.
The race, held in memory of Jeff Vipond, will...
North Liberty couple donate $100,000 to boost city’s Centennial Park development
Longtime residents and philanthropists Dave and Rita Roberts have donated $100,000 to North Liberty’s Centennial Park development. Their contribution supports the Next Stage campaign,...
IDT launches ‘rapid genes’ to speed up pharmaceutical research
Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has unveiled a new product aimed at accelerating pharmaceutical research.
According to a release, “rapid genes” provide pre-assembled, ready-to-use DNA sequences...
Hoover’s Hometown Days celebrates president’s 150th birthday with new ale from Big Grove
This weekend's annual Hoover’s Hometown Days festival will feature a new presidential ale from Big Grove Brewery, to celebrate the 150th birthday of the...
Adam Keune named executive director of Iowa JPEC at University of Iowa
Adam Keune, co-founder of Higher Learning Technologies based in Coralville, has been appointed as the executive director of the Iowa John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center...
HACAP acquires Olivet Mission property, expands community services
In a move aimed at bolstering community services, the Hawkeye Area Community Action Program, Inc. (HACAP) has officially purchased the Olivet Neighborhood Mission property...
Five small businesses receive Main Street Iowa Open 4 Business grants
Five small businesses from Main Street Iowa districts received $50,000 in state grants after successfully pitching their expansion ideas before a panel of judges,...
Collins Aerospace awards NewBoCo $100,000 grant to support STEM programs
The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) announced on Tuesday that the organization has been awarded a $100,000 grant from Collins Aerospace, an RTX company.
According...
Greater Iowa City, Johnson County nonprofits launch new Board Leadership Program
Greater Iowa City, the Community Foundation of Johnson County, and United Way of Johnson & Washington Counties have collaborated on a new Board Leadership...