Wrapping the 2021 Best of the Corridor
This week, we’re closing the CBJ’s annual survey of the best businesses, organizations and events in the Corridor, all chosen by our readers.
If this...
Paving for Progress advocates push for sales tax renewal
The Paving for Progress program – a one percent local option sales tax generated by Cedar Rapids residents and visitors – is set to...
UnityPoint Health and Western Home Services to build new memory care community
UnityPoint Health-Cedar Rapids and Western Home Services in Cedar Falls, are partnering to build a new, memory care community in northeast Cedar Rapids that...
YMCA Stoney Point facility sold to Antioch Christian Church
Skogman Commercial Group announced today the sale of the Stoney Point YMCA, located at 300 Stoney Point Road SW, Cedar Rapids, to Antioch Christian...
Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 4% in June
Iowa’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 4% in June from 3.9% in May. The state’s jobless rate was 7.1% one year ago. The total...
Downtown IC Annual Sidewalk Sales run through this weekend
Celebrating its 53rd year, Downtown Iowa City’s Annual Sidewalk Sales begin today and runs through Sunday, July 18. More than 30 shops will be...
Cedar Rapids council approves preliminary incentive plan for Terex site redevelopment
In the midst of an ongoing push for affordable housing in Cedar Rapids, the city council on Tuesday approved a resolution on preliminary terms...
Bever Woods neighborhood considered for National Register
A southeast Cedar Rapids neighborhood is being considered for the National Register of Historic Places.
The Bever Woods neighborhood was surveyed in 2019 and was...