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Kirkwood joins national network to advance student career outcomes
Kirkwood Community College has joined a national initiative aimed at ensuring students earn degrees that lead to good-paying jobs or bachelor’s degrees. According to a news release, the college is one of 55 institutions newly selected to participate in the…
Federal funding cuts, restraining orders leave University of Iowa researchers in limbo
Research funding at the University of Iowa is in limbo as the shakeup in the…
Joann Fabric to shutter approximately 500 stores
Fabric and craft chain Joann Fabric announced Wednesday it plans to close approximately 500 locations…
COGS rejects Iowa Board of Regents’ pay raise offer at first bargaining meeting
University of Iowa graduate student worker union COGS will be headed to a closed bargaining…
Cedar Rapids, Alliant confirm QTS data center campus
The city of Cedar Rapids and Alliant Energy have officially confirmed QTS (Quality Technology Services)…
Iowa City native becomes youngest Right at Home franchisee
Zach Peterson wasn’t always on the path to entrepreneurship and in-home care. Going into college,…
Neumann to step down as Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance executive director
Doug Neumann has announced plans to step down as executive director of the Cedar Rapids…
Redevelopment projects set to transform former Transamerica site
UPDATED with new comments: After years of starts and stops, a pair of redevelopment projects…
Senator Ernst names Cedar Rapids-based BHFO as Small Business of the Week
U.S. Senator (R-Iowa) Joni Ernst has named Linn County-based BHFO as Small Business of the…
A new chapter for former Newport’s Flowers building
While the days of Newport’s Flowers in Cedar Rapids have ended, the florists’ onetime home…
Commission won’t pause its casino decisions, as lawsuit seeks to block Cedar Rapids casino
UPDATE: In a brief special virtual meeting Monday morning, the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission…
Slime Kitchen oozes into Coral Ridge Mall
Visitors to the Coral Ridge Mall in Coralville are invited to get their hands sticky…
African American Museum of Iowa names new executive director
The African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) has named Jacqueline Hunter as its next executive…
New Cedar Rapids casino to open on New Year’s Eve 2026
The new Cedar Crossing Casino and Entertainment Center in northwest Cedar Rapids is slated to…
Corridor Business Journal honored by Iowa Newspaper Association with three awards
The Corridor Business Journal (CBJ) was honored with three awards at the statewide 2025 Iowa…
Proposed arts projects in downtown Iowa City could bring $30 million annual economic boost
A newly released study estimates that two proposed arts-focused projects in downtown Iowa City could…
