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Johnson County Solar Task Force to launch March 27

Johnson County businesses and solar energy advocates have teamed up to form the Johnson County Solar Task Force, an initiative aiming to ensure the county derives 10% of its energy from small-scale solar power by 2035. Small-scale solar projects such…

Facebook whistleblower revealed as Iowa City native

Facebook is prioritizing its own profit incentives over the well-being and safety of society-at-large, claims…

Uptown Marion transformation underway

To increase foot traffic and develop a more vibrant community, the city of Marion is…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Pankaj Monga

Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature…

Arc of East Central Iowa hosting community bike ride

The Arc of East Central Iowa is inviting the public to join them in their…

Mercy promotes breast cancer awareness with pink lights

In observance of October being breast cancer awareness month, Mercy Medical Center’s campus is illuminated…

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Local non-profit seeks volunteers for CR Hot Cider Hustle

Families Helping Families of Iowa, a local non-profit that supports children in foster care, is…

UI researchers seeking answers on ‘chemo brain’

University of Iowa researchers are studying the inner workings of the brain, through cutting-edge neuroimaging,…

Greater Iowa City Area HBA promotes careers in construction

Amid a shrinking labor gap in the construction industry, the Greater Iowa City Area Home…

End of an era: Czech Village meat market closes

The legacy of a Czech Village meat market isn’t lost on Steven Prochaska, who is…

Chocolate Walk returns Oct. 1 in Uptown Marion

Shoppers are invited to sample chocolate treats in Uptown Marion at the Chocolate Walk from…

UPS’ ORION navigation system topic of UI lecture

Ranganath Nuggehalli, the principal scientist of operations research at UPS, will be speaking to the…

Chophouse Downtown offers diverse menu, family-friendly atmosphere

A number of restaurants have opened in or near downtown Cedar Rapids in recent years,…

Workforce Q&A with Kim Becicka

Kim Becicka, the recently-retired vice president of continuing education and training services at Kirkwood Community…

Alliant joins coalition to expand EV charging

Midwest electric vehicle (EV) drivers can now travel farther with an expanding charging network. In…

Casey’s acquires 40 Pilot convenience stores in Tennessee, Kentucky

Casey’s General Stores, Inc., headquartered in Ankeny, has announced an agreement to acquire 40 Pilot…

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