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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance CEO Abdel joins Common Sense Institute board of directors
The Common Sense Institute has added Juliet Abdel, president and CEO of the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, to its board of directors. Ms. Abdel leads a network of more than 1,200 businesses focused on driving regional prosperity and economic…
New director named for Iowa’s only NCI-designated cancer center
As part of its ongoing effort to combat Iowa’s rising cancer rates, the University of…
Bank of America awards $160k to Iowa nonprofits
Bank of America announced it has awarded $160,000 in grants to 11 nonprofit organizations across…
St. Luke’s plans ribbon cutting, open house for new Marion ER
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is hosting two upcoming events to celebrate the opening…
Iowa City launches new gift card incentive program for Dubuque Street businesses
As the Dubuque Street Reconstruction Project continues to affect businesses along the construction zone, the…
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital earns national cancer reaccreditation
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital’s cancer services have once again received accreditation from the…
Iowa Department of Revenue unveils new website
The Iowa Department of Revenue has a new website, merging tax.iowa.gov and abd.iowa.gov into the…
2023 throwback: Iowa entrepreneur, philanthropist John Pappajohn dies at age 94
This article was originally published April 26, 2023. The CBJ is revisiting some of the…
Dupaco Credit Union celebrating its new Coralville location with ribbon cutting
Dupaco Credit Union is celebrating its new Coralville branch with a ribbon cutting Thursday, July…
Hy-Vee introduces PayPal, Venmo options for online shopping
Beginning July 8, digital payment platforms PayPal and Venmo will become available as payment options…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index sees slight decrease from May
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) decreased to 105.2 in May from 105.4 in April,…
Mercy Medical Center awards $169,500 to local nonprofits
Mercy Medical Center has announced that, for the third consecutive year, it will award funds…
Iowa WIC expands Hy-Vee partnership for online shopping, pick-up services
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,…
UI Health Care introduces Medical Toxicology Clinic
This month, University of Iowa Health Care is launching a Medical Toxicology Clinic to offer…
Allegra Cedar Rapids receives international awards
Allegra Marketing Print Mail in Cedar Rapids has been awarded the Milestone and Sales Pinnacle…
Fehr Graham recognized as top Midwest design firm
Fehr Graham, a leading Midwest engineering and environmental firm, has been recognized for the first…
