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Mercy Cedar Rapids earns national recognition for outpatient orthopedic surgery
Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids has been named one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Orthopedic Surgery Excellence and America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Outpatient Joint Replacement for 2026 by Healthgrades. The recognition places the Cedar Rapids hospital…
Johnson County recommends minimum wage increase
Effective July 1, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors recommends the county’s minimum wage increase…

Public Space One offers new grant program for Eastern Iowa artists
Through a new annual grant opportunity, arts organization Public Space One is offering a total…

North Liberty to break ground on Centennial Center next week
Following more than a decade of planning, the city of North Liberty will officially break…

Catherine McAuley Center celebrates 35th anniversary with several activities
The Catherine McAuley Center in Cedar Rapids is planning a series of events to celebrate…

2024 Best of the Corridor
It’s time to indulge in the 19th edition of the CBJ’s favorite summer tradition: the…

Eastern Iowa Health Center to lead statewide motorcycle ride
Eastern Iowa Health Center (EIHC) will celebrate National Health Center Week 2024 by organizing a…
UnityPoint Health, UI Health Care unveil new leadership
UnityPoint Health and University of Iowa Health Care have each announced the appointment of new…

Aegon Transamerica donation supports Girl Scouts outdoor programs
The Aegon Transamerica Foundation has provided a $35,000 donation to the Girl Scouts of Eastern…

Iowa City receives $3.75 million PRO Housing Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The city of Iowa City has been selected as one of 21 communities to receive…

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s named most socially responsible hospital in Iowa
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids is the most socially responsible hospital…

ABI survey: Iowa businesses anticipate workforce stability, despite economic uncertainty
The Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI) has released the results of its latest…

Iowa City parking rates double next week
Starting next week, Iowa City will see its first parking rate hike in 11 years,…

Linn County Gaming, Peninsula Pacific to again seek gaming license for Cedar Rapids casino
Peninsula Pacific Entertainment (P2E) and the Linn County Gaming Association (LCGA) announced Wednesday they will…

Van Meter names new Chief Information Officer
Van Meter Inc. announced June 26 that Martina Schubert has joined the company’s leadership team…

GreenState Credit Union welcomes Jenn Bleil as new Chief People Officer
As announced on Wednesday, GreenState Credit Union has hired Jenn Bleil as its new Chief…






