CBJ News Staff's stories
Three Cedar Rapids organizations to mark eighth year of Circle the City With Mercy
Mount Mercy University, the Catherine McAuley Center and Mercy Medical Center will continue their annual tradition of community service with the eighth annual Circle the City With Mercy event on July 25. The one-day initiative brings together volunteers from each…
Iowa City announces new economic development coordinator
Iowa City has a new economic development coordinator. Rachel Kilburg Varley has worked for the…
Barton named Alliant Energy CEO; current CEO Larson to become executive chairman
Lisa Barton has been elected CEO of Alliant Energy, and current board chair and CEO…
North Liberty Family Health Centre to join UnityPoint Clinic
Family practice clinic North Liberty Family Health Centre will be joining UnityPoint Clinic in December,…
Mercy Auxiliary kicks off holiday season with Mistletoe Market
Mercy Auxiliary will host its 11th annual Mistletoe Market from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.…
Existing home sales plunge to 13-year low
Existing home sales in September fell to lowest level since October 2010 as limited inventory…
The Lodge receives first short term rental permit in Amana
Lace Lodging in Amana, Iowa, has been purchased by Cedar Prairie LLC, a property management…
Mercy IC announces University of Iowa as best bid, seeks approval
Mercy Iowa City and the University of Iowa announced Friday, Oct. 27, that after additional…
Mercy Cedar Rapids earns highest recognition in Iowa for digital excellence
Mercy Medical Center has been awarded 2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired recognition as a…
Historic ‘Blue Bridge’ finds new home at Indian Creek Nature Center
The historic Bertram Road “Blue Bridge,” which stood over Indian Creek for 146 years, is…
MEDCO releases Marion Community Index for third quarter of 2023
The Marion Economic Development Corporation (MEDCO) has released the Marion Community Index for the third…
HallMar Village hosting ribbon cutting, dedication ceremony
Mercy Medical Center, in partnership with Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS), will celebrate the opening…
Our Future builds ‘resiliency hub’ in Wellington Heights in Cedar Rapids
Our Future, a Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit organization, has employed community businesses and resources to build…
Orchestra Iowa hires Aspen Leadership Group for CEO search
Orchestra Iowa’s board of directors has hired Aspen Leadership Group (ALG) to perform a national…
Iowa Utilities Board approves advance ratemaking for four Alliant Energy solar projects
The Iowa Utilities Board has approved an application for advance ratemaking principles for four Alliant…
JCPenney signs lease extension at Westdale Town Center
JCPenney has signed a lease extension at Westdale Town Center in Cedar Rapids, officials with…
