CBJ News Staff's stories
Chipotle to open second Cedar Rapids location, including first ‘Chipotlane’ in Corridor
Chipotle Mexican Grill will open a new Cedar Rapids restaurant Tuesday in a standalone site at 3425 Westdale Parkway SW, featuring the chain’s first Chipotlane in the Corridor. The Chipotlane is a drive-thru pickup lane that allows customers to retrieve…
HEDCO names Mathis first executive director
The Hiawatha Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors (HEDCO) has announced Liz Mathis will transition…
Mercy announces leadership change at Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
Mercy Medical Center announced a leadership transition Tuesday at The Chris & Suzy DeWolf Family…
MidWestOne Bank named Top Workplace in Iowa, Minnesota
MidWestOne Bank has earned recognition as one of Iowa and Minnesota’s Top Workplaces for 2025…
Martin Equipment opens new Cedar Rapids facility
Martin Equipment has opened a new 21,500-square-foot facility at 820 Thompson Way SW in Cedar…
UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids taps Kristin McVay as chief nursing officer
Kristin McVay will take the helm as chief nursing officer at UnityPoint Health – Cedar…
UI ophthalmologist Edwin Stone elected to National Academy of Medicine
The University of Iowa has announced that ophthalmologist Edwin Stone has earned election to the…
Kirkwood honors safety professionals at women’s conference
Kirkwood Community College recognized three safety professionals at the 2025 Midwest Women in Safety Conference…
2025 Forty Under 40: Kara Hinzie
Kara Hinzie Director of Operations | CRST | AGE: 38 Residence: Cedar Rapids Hometown: Marion…
2025 Forty Under 40: Robert Rathje
Robert Rathje HR Program Manager | UFG Insurance | AGE: 32 Family: Wife, Taylor; son,…
2025 Forty Under 40: Jaime Mead
Jaime Mead Recruiting Talent Manager | The Overture Group | AGE: 39 Residence: Cedar Rapids…
2025 Forty Under 40: Murphy Quint
Murphy Quint Master Blender and Director of Operations | Cedar Ridge | AGE: 37 Family:…
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa marks 60 years
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa is celebrating its 60th anniversary of providing hands-on learning programs…
St. Luke’s Hospital to host annual NICU reunion Oct. 19
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital will host its annual NICU reunion Oct. 19 from…
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library earns international heritage preservation award
The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library earned international recognition for preserving cultural identity…
Grinnell restaurant wins Iowa’s best breaded pork tenderloin contest
Hometown Heroes in Grinnell has been named the winner of the 2025 Iowa’s Best Breaded…
