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Matthew 25 founder Clint Twedt-Ball to step down after 19 years of leadership
After nearly two decades at the helm of Cedar Rapids nonprofit Matthew 25, Executive Director Clint Twedt-Ball has announced he will step down from his role on July 15. Mr. Twedt-Ball co-founded Matthew 25 in 2006 with his brother, Courtney,…
$30 million conservation bond proposed for Johnson County
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors, joined by the Johnson County Conservation Board, convened on…

Involta rebrands as ark data centers
In response to the surging demand for edge data centers and cloud infrastructure amid the…

North Liberty celebrates new city hall with ribbon cutting
The city of North Liberty celebrated the grand opening of its new city hall with…

Cedar Rapids officials: Time to move ahead from Hy-Vee First Avenue store closure
Cedar Rapids officials have reiterated their strong and emotional reaction to Hy-Vee’s unexpected decision to…

Defense contractor selects Crystal Group to provide radar servers for Army
Crystal Group, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of rugged high-performance edge computing solutions, has secured…

Kirkwood to introduce new Cybersecurity and Compliance program this fall
Beginning fall 2024, Kirkwood Community College will be offering a new Cybersecurity and Compliance program.…

2024 Iowa City HBA Parade of Homes dates announced
This year’s Iowa City Home Builders Association Parade of Homes kicks off June 8. Twenty-two…

Former Mercy Medical Center president, CEO Tinker remembered as visionary
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids celebrated the life of former president and CEO A.…

CBJ’s Best of the Corridor 2024: Vote for your favorite businesses today
The CBJ is proud to announce its annual Best of the Corridor survey, which allows…

NewBo City Market unveils $6 million capital campaign
The sun was shining in Cedar Rapids Saturday, May 11, as officials gathered outside NewBo…

Northside Diner, new Washington restaurant, will bring comfort food to modern palates
A building that once housed a beloved Washington restaurant will once again see diners lined…

Iowa treasurer announces Iowa 529 college plan updates
Iowa 529 plans can help even more Iowa families save and prepare for college thanks…

Hy-Vee closing Cedar Rapids First Ave. store June 23
Hy-Vee will be permanently closing its store at 1556 First Ave. NE in Cedar Rapids…

ACT has ‘entered into an agreement’ to sell Iowa City campus
Educational nonprofit organization ACT announced it has entered into an agreement to sell its Iowa…

Study: Hiawatha could support full-service hotel
Hiawatha provides a solid and feasible market for a potential full-service hotel, according to a…
