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CBJ Newsmakers: IFF’s Cedar Rapids expansion to finish by late 2026
International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) officials have said little more about the TAURA expansion in Cedar Rapids, other than confirming it’s expected to be completed by late 2026. Company officials say the expansion will bring a host of new opportunities…
Transportation provider GTI USA opens Cedar Rapids office
Total transportation management provider GTI USA has announced it will open a new office in…
CR Summer Rally set to boost area cultural venues
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announced a new program Monday morning to spur attendance…
New board members join Community Foundation of Johnson County
Five new members have joined the Community Foundation of Johnson County’s board of directors. The…
Hy-Vee stores hosting Indy car appearances this weekend
Hy-Vee, Inc., in partnership with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing (RLL), is displaying a Hy-Vee-sponsored Indy…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Liz Mathis
Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature…
Color Web Printers ending newspaper printing operations
Color Web Printers announced Friday morning it’s ending newspaper printing operations at its Cedar Rapids…
Reynolds requests $222 million in pandemic relief to city government
Gov. Kim Reynolds has requested $222 million in pandemic relief from the American Rescue Package…
Iowa City Downtown District announces new retail referral program
The Iowa City Downtown District (ICDD) has launched ILoveIC Retail Referral Program, a new initiative…
Iowa City Ped Mall to feature public art installation
The Iowa City Downtown District in partnership with the City of Iowa City and Think Iowa City is bringing…
Marion City Council approves official name of YMCA
The Marion YMCA has a new name. The new facility, which opened in January, will…
Iowa City council narrowly keeps Hickory Hill plan moving forward
A rezoning plan for a controversial housing development partially bordering Hickory Hill Park on Iowa…
Uptown Marion streetscape project starts next week
A long-awaited reconstruction project in Uptown Marion is slated to begin next week. Work is…
Cedar Rapids named 13th best for first-time homebuyers
Cedar Rapids is the 13th best city in the United States for first-time homebuyers, according…
Former Melting Bite reopening soon as Delhicacy
The former Melting Bite will be reopening soon – with a new name and at…
Big Grove Brewery to open DM brewery in 2022
Big Grove Brewery has announced plans to open its newest brewery and taproom location in…