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Eastern Iowa Airport sets May passenger record
The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) saw its highest-ever passenger total for the month of May, recording 153,589 travelers — a 19% increase over May 2024 — the airport announced Thursday. This marks the fifth consecutive month of record-breaking passenger numbers…
Linn supervisors tab Zumbach as new chair
Louie Zumbach has been appointed to chair the Linn County Board of Supervisors for the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Cedar Rapids council propels First and First project forward
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Return to the office?
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: NextEra files applications with Linn County for Duane Arnold Solar projects
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: State committee approves Steindler application for North Liberty ambulatory surgery center
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Future of military GPS rising in Cedar Rapids
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Cedar Rapids council OKs action plan for Westdale area
Cedar Rapids city leaders say the city council’s approval of a new action plan for…
General Mills earnings, revenue beat estimates for second quarter
General Mills reported earnings and revenue for the second quarter of their fiscal year Dec.…
CBJ Newsmakers: Linn supervisors approve first reading of Coggon Solar rezoning ordinance
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Ingredion union leader: Strike resolution not likely before year’s end
Barring an unexpected breakthrough, it now appears that 2022 will end without resolution of a…
Commission approves bid for final phase of Eastern Iowa Airport modernization
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission voted Dec. 19 to award a contract for the fourth…
Eastern Iowa Airport adding daily nonstop flights to D.C.
The Eastern Iowa Airport will be offering nonstop daily air service to Reagan National Airport…
Linn supervisors postpone second vote on hazardous pipeline ordinance
Primarily citing safety concerns for county residents, the Linn County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously…
Linn board approves first reading of hazardous material setback ordinance
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted 2-1 Monday, Dec. 12 to approve the first…
Experts: Child care issues cost Iowa businesses millions each year
The ongoing child care crisis impacts more than parents and caregivers – it impacts the…
