CBJ News Staff
Greater Iowa City Inc. launches new grant to boost rural community identity
Greater Iowa City, Inc. (Greater IC) has announced a new grant initiative, funded by Johnson County, aimed at enhancing the branding efforts of rural...
Nordex to restart, grow production at West Branch wind turbine plant
The Nordex Group is restarting and expanding its local wind turbine production facility in West Branch after years of inactivity.
According to a release, the...
Inventory remains bright spot in June Iowa housing market
Overall inventory remained the bright spot for the Iowa housing market in June, as the summer buying and selling season kicked off.
According to a...
Eastern Iowa Arts Academy to host beauty fundraiser at Dillard’s Coral Ridge
In partnership with the Eastern Iowa Arts Academy (EIAA), the Coral Ridge Mall Dillard’s location will host a fundraising event on July 26. The...
Iowa City seeks input on community housing needs
As part of its City Steps 2030 plan, Iowa City is requesting public input on affordable housing, community development, and economic development needs in...
University of Iowa biomedical center secures $425k training grant
This month, the University of Iowa’s Center for Biocatalysis and Bioprocessing (CBB) – a unit of the Office of the Vice President for Research...
South of 6 Business District seeks new executive director
The South of 6 Business District of Iowa City has announced the search for a new leader following the resignation of former Executive Director...
Waggle Golf, golf apparel retailer, joins Iowa River Landing as latest tenant
Waggle Golf, a popular golf apparel retailer with stores in Minnesota and Texas, is the latest retailer to join the Iowa River Landing in...
Iowa BIPOC LGBTQ+ business owners eligible for $5,000 – $30,000 until Monday
Iowa BIPOC LGBTQ+ business owners have an opportunity to apply for $5,000 - $30,000 in grant funds, thanks to the PFund Foundation’s Equity Fund...
Iowa unemployment unchanged at 2.8% for June
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.8% in June, unchanged since April and .1% percent lower than a year ago, according to a report...