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Washington Economic Development Group taps Bimson as next executive director
The Washington Economic Development Group board of directors has selected Melanie Bimson to succeed Executive Director Mary Audia, who is retiring. Ms. Bimson, a Washington native, will leave her position as economic development program manager with Greater Iowa City Inc.…
CBJ Newsmakers: Geifman Group, Iowa United Volleyball add athletes, tenants
Since the former Pearson campus began undergoing renovations to accommodate its first tenant, Iowa United…
UFG Insurance marks 80 years of operations
Cedar Rapids-based UFG Insurance marks eight decades of operations this year, growing from its 1946…
Mercy Medical Center performs first surgery with new breast cancer detection device
Mercy Medical Center became the first hospital in the world to use newly FDA-approved MarginProbe…
Energy in Iowa: A year in review
A lot has transpired since the first installment of the CBJ’s Energy in Iowa series…
CBJ Newsmakers: Corridor manufacturers face uneven tariff toll as trade tensions persist
As 2025 draws to a close, the tariff landscape that roiled Corridor businesses earlier this…
CBJ Newsmakers: Tech giant’s Iowa presence grows with Duane Arnold partnership, potential new facility
Since Google’s landmark $7 billion investment announcement in May, the tech giant has moved aggressively…
CBJ Newsmakers: ‘Death of a Brewer’ release hinges on outcome of film festivals
“Watching characters that seemingly worked only in my head come to life with actors, even…
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…
West Music named 2025 Retailer of the Year by Music Inc. magazine
West Music has been named the 2025 Retailer of the Year by Music Inc. magazine,…
Cedar Rapids housing pilot program exceeds goals, houses 37 in first year
A landlord and tenant incentive program in Linn County has surpassed its initial goals in…
CBJ Newsmakers: City pursues multiple paths to fill former Hy-Vee location
Cedar Rapids officials say they’ve been working on multiple fronts to bring a new grocery…
Uptown Coffee Company to open second location at NewBo City Market
Uptown Coffee Company will expand to a second location in 2026 in Cedar Rapids, taking…
CBJ Newsmakers: Downtown District eyes marathon and Mays Island expansion
Since Executive Director Caleb Knutson and Program Manager Jennifar Bassett were profiled in February, the…
CBJ Newsmakers: Charter school opens at former Transamerica site, expansion pending
Development plans continue to unfold for the former Transamerica property, but some elements seemingly remain…
CBJ Newsmakers: First QTS data center buildings near completion
What began as a $750 million investment has grown into a $10 billion commitment, making…
