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Smaller Communities Forum to celebrate the growth of the Corridor

On Sept. 4, the CBJ’s Smaller Communities Forum will offer a unique opportunity to explore the economic vitality and strategic vision of smaller communities across the region. This new event is designed for business leaders, policy makers, investors, and residents…

Outback Steakhouse in Cedar Rapids closed permanently

The Outback Steakhouse location in Cedar Rapids permanently closed its doors Feb. 23, ending the…

Outback Steakhouse Cedar Rapids

Linn County supervisors award $80,000 in Witwer Trust grants

The Linn County Board of Supervisors has awarded $80,000 in grants from the Linn County…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

UI seeks to add west-side parking ramp near College of Dentistry

The University of Iowa is requesting permission from the Iowa Board of Regents to construct…

Map of UI's proposed location for a new parking ramp, west of the College of Dentistry.

Hiawatha council advances plans for new McGrath Hyundai facility

The Hiawatha City Council, at its meeting Feb. 21, unanimously approved the site plan and…

McGrath Hyundai facililty

New medical tech improves standard care for Afib

Treatment for patients suffering from atrial fibrillation – commonly referred to as Afib – will…

Yellow stethoscope with a red heart under it

New Kirkwood president Fisher stresses collaboration at inauguration

Even amid the pomp and circumstance common to inauguration ceremonies, new Kirkwood Community College president…

Kristie Fisher Kirkwood inauguration address

Board of Regents consider shuttering Tippie College of Business Cedar Rapids

The Iowa Board of Regents will decide on whether to close the Tippie College of…

University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business Cedar Rapids, located at 221 2nd Ave SE.

Quaker launches ‘You’ve Got This,’ first-ever global brand platform

Quaker has unveiled its first-ever global brand platform, “You’ve Got This,” celebrating everyday people who…

Quaker 'You've Got This' global brand platform

Cedar Falls artist creates murals with a whimsical twist for Corridor businesses

Some artists hang their art in galleries. Others paint on walls. Mural artist and owner…

Candice Warby paints a mural at Rio Burritos in Cedar Rapids. Ms. Warby founded her art business, Whimsical Twist, in 2018. CREDIT ALEXANDRA OLSEN

Field Day Brewing debuts Day Dreamer, cannabis-infused beverage

Field Day Brewing Co., a taproom and brewery in North Liberty that opened in August…

Field Day Brewing's THC cannabis-infused sparkling beverage, Day Dreamer, makes its debut Feb. 23.

Big Grove buys majority shares of Climbing Kites

Big Grove Brewery has teamed up with Climbing Kites, Iowa’s pioneer in cannabis-infused sparkling water,…

four cans of cannabis-infused beverages, Climbing Kites

Highlander Hotel, Iowa River Power Restaurant team up to offer a dynamite experience in hospitality

Iowa River Power Restaurant’s menu has found a new home. In a collaborative effort between…

Angela Harrington, owner of The Highlander Hotel (left), and Danise Petsel, owner of Iowa River Power Restaurant (right).

Linn Area Credit Union will become Corda May 6

Linn Area Credit Union will change its name to Corda Credit Union on May 6,…

Linn Area Credit Union Corda

Iowa College of Education grant to address teacher shortage

The University of Iowa College of Education aims to use a $1.26 million U.S. Department…

Lindquist Center University of Iowa College of Education

Winter Supper Club in Cedar Rapids inspires members to support local

The Quarter Barrel Arcade and Brewery, 616 2nd Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids, was full of…

Patrons visit the Quarter Barrel, Cedar Rapids, on Valentine's Day as a part of a new Supper Club. CREDIT ELIZABETH SCHULTZ