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Cedar Rapids council adopts redevelopment plan for First Avenue East
The Cedar Rapids City Council voted this week to adopt a First Avenue East Corridor Redevelopment Plan, an amendment to the First Avenue East micro-area action Plan that’s designed to revitalize one of the city’s key corridors. Noah Zeker, a…
The Marion Merchant lends support to artists, veterans
The Marion Merchant, located at 1090 Seventh Ave., celebrated its opening with a ribbon cutting…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Janet Godwin with ACT
Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature…
Union representative hoping talks next week can resolve Ingredion strike
A representative of the 120 union members on strike against the Ingredion plant in southwest…
Inclusive ICR releases Diversity, Equity and Inclusion regional report
Inclusive ICR, a local coalition with a mission to grow diversity and inclusion in the…
Excluded workers to finally receive $1,400 checks
Iowa City Council unanimously supported a resolution Aug. 16 to fund the remaining 319 excluded…
Diversity Symposium keynote stresses health equity
The CBJ’s 2022 Diversity, Inclusion & Impact Symposium kicked off Aug. 17 with a morning…
UI Center for the Book secures millions in donations
The University of Iowa Center for the Book (UICB) has received $5.35 million in contributions…
Group advocating for Direct Payment Assistance checks
A group of residents throughout Johnson County are arguing they are owed $1,400 checks that…
Vernon Bar and Grill relocates to former Cork & Fork site
A longtime southeast Cedar Rapids restaurant has moved to a new home, bringing another longtime…
Applications accepted now for North Liberty Youth Council
The City of North Liberty has launched a new initiative inviting high school students to…
Corridor, Quad Cities fall in 2022 Startup City rankings
Rankings from Midwest Startups, a job and news website for startups in the Midwest region,…
Strategic Financial Solutions joins Commonwealth Financial
Strategic Financial Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, has joined the Commonwealth Financial Network, a national…
African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience
True to its historical mission, the African American Museum of Iowa is in the process…
MidWestOne names interim CEO after Funk in ‘serious bicycling accident’
MidWestOne Financial Group named Len D. Davaisher interim CEO on Aug. 12 while outgoing CEO…
ICAD launches Youth Entrepreneurship Ambassador Program
One rising senior at Iowa City West High School sees an opportunity to better cultivate…
