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Ingredion plant manager Patrick Small

Ingredion hosts groundbreaking ceremony for $50 million Cedar Rapids expansion

Ingredion leaders and government officials took an opportunity Wednesday, at a groundbreaking ceremony in Cedar Rapids, to recognize not only Ingredion’s $50 million local expansion, but the plant’s long operating history and its symbiotic relationship with Iowa agriculture. “Today, we…

Iowa Black Wall Street Investment Group forms to assist small businesses

Approximately 10 individuals are creating a new community venture capital group that invests in black-owned…

Report: Iowa ranks seventh among best states to start a farm

Ahead of Farmer’s Day Oct. 12, LawnStarter compared the 50 states across 42 key metrics…

Iowa’s average mortgage debt among lowest in nation

The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a surge in demand among homebuyers that is only now beginning…

Xtream Arena to host the Harlem Globetrotters

The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to Coralville on Jan. 12 as part of their newly…

xtream Arena wrestling tournament

IC Ped Mall playground design finalized

After reviewing public input and agreeing to an updated concept, the Iowa City Parks and…

Iowa Energy Center launches Energy Infrastructure Revolving Loan Program

The Iowa Energy Center Board and the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) have announced that…

Renewable energy

MedQuarter marks 10th anniversary with progress report

The Cedar Rapids Medical Self-Supporting Municipal District (SSMID) recently celebrated its 10th anniversary by delivering…

Good Housekeeping names Whirlpool washing machine as ‘most innovative’

The Whirlpool Top Load Washer with 2 in 1 Removable Agitator has been named in…

Jaffray stepping down as United Fire Group CFO

Dawn Jaffray has announced her resignation as executive vice president and chief financial officer of…

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…

Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids

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…