Innovation

Procter & Gamble to add 100 new jobs with $150M Iowa City expansion

Procter & Gamble is planning to expand its Oral-B Laboratories production capacity in Iowa City, a $150 million project estimated to create 100 new full-time jobs. The company is adding a new production line that will “manufacture products in Iowa…

Involta appoints new CEO

Involta, founded and headquartered in Cedar Rapids, has appointed Brett Lindsey as its chief executive…

Brett Lindsey Involta CEO

Robotic surgery program hits 10,000th procedure milestone

The Perioperative Robotics Program at UI Health Care recently marked a milestone with its 10,000th…

Megan Mulholland, RN, BSN, prepares an Operating Room and robot for a Robotic Prostatectomy at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

CBJ Newsmakers: The rise and fall of Moxie Solar

This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…

Moxie Solar

Relion insurance pledges $100,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign

Relion Insurance Solutions, a Johnson-County based insurance agency, pledged a $100,000 donation to North Liberty’s…

Pictured from left to right (all with Relion unless otherwise noted): Jon Goodvin, Dan Wegman, Matt Baker, Craig Schroeder, Kyle Austin, Nick Bergus (City), Mayor Hoffman (City), Jillian Miller (City), Ryan Heiar (City), Chad Kramer, Scott Enyart, Eric Upchurch and Rory Triplett.

Washington Chamber of Commerce receives grant for Wayfinding and Welcome Sign Project

The Washington Chamber of Commerce received a $14,508 grant from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation…

Members of the Washington Chamber of Commerce.

Iowa leaders named Clean Energy Champions

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi…

Iowa Clean Energy Champions

Linn County webinar set to unveil solar dashboard

The Linn County Sustainability Department, in partnership with the Linn County GIS team, has created…

Solar panels on roof

GreenState Credit Union donates $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign

GreenState Credit Union recently donated $25,000 to North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign, just days after…

GreenState Credit Union recently donated $25,000 to North Liberty's Next Stage campaign.

RTX names Chris Calio new CEO

RTX, one of the world’s largest aerospace and defense manufacturers that includes subsidiaries Collins Aerospace,…

Chris Calio

Portion of Dubuque Street in Iowa City considered for reconstruction

A section of street in downtown Iowa City is under consideration for reconstruction as part…

A portion of Dubuque Street facing south toward Washington Street.

Project to revamp Wright Brothers interchange, widen portion of I-380 now fully funded

An extensive Corridor highway improvement project that includes widening a five-mile section of Interstate 380…

Interstate 380 traffic

Washington YMCA adding indoor aquatic center, phase two of new facility construction

The Washington YMCA is constructing an indoor aquatic center, the second phase of its two-part…

A rendering of the Washington YMCA indoor aquatic center.

Linn County awarded grant for Rental Energy Improvement Program

Linn County has been awarded a $1 million Environmental Justice Government to Government grant from…

The Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center in Cedar Rapids

St. Luke’s Hospital opens Spinal Cord Injury Clinic

St. Luke’s Hospital Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) has opened a Spinal Cord Injury Clinic…

Dr. Elissa Zakrasek

North Liberty’s Next Stage campaign awarded $900,000 in CAT funds

The Enhance Iowa Board awarded $900,000 in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to North…

Members of North Liberty's staff celebrate after the Enhance Iowa Board meeting Dec. 7. CREDIT CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY