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Small business owners optimistic about growth despite rising costs, government shutdown concerns
More than 2,000 small business owners from across the country, including 48 from Iowa, are traveling to Washington, D.C. this week for what organizers are calling the largest gathering of small business owners in the United States. The Goldman Sachs…
UIHC nursing recognized with fifth Magnet designation
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics has once again been honored with a designation from…

Safran to acquire Collins Aerospace’s actuation, flight control business
Safran has announced the contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s actuation and flight control activities in…

Iowa unemployment rate holds steady in June
Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady in June at 2.7%, Iowa Workforce Development officials…

Single-family homes construction starts to decline in June
Single-family home production fell after four straight monthly gains as many other housing sectors continue…

Iowa Heartlanders announce new ownership group
The Iowa Heartlanders hockey team, based in Coralville, has a new owner. The Heartlanders, who…

Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat offering Inspire to treat sleep apnea
Mercy Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic is now offering Inspire therapy, a new treatment option…

NAR: Existing-home sales declined in June
Existing-home sales slipped in June, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Sales varied…

St. Luke’s named to Becker’s Great Heart Programs list
Becker’s Hospital Review named UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids to its…

Fun Station adds Dubuque location
The Vertical Jump Park in Dubuque has been acquired by Cedar Rapids-based Edwards Entertainment Company,…

Iowa breweries collaborate to raise $13K for river cleanup efforts
Big Grove Brewery, Toppling Goliath Brewing Co. and Lua Brewing participated in some hands-on cleanup…

Napoli’s Italian Restaurant adding second location in Cedar Rapids
Napoli’s Italian Restaurant is adding a second location at the Westdale Town Center in southwest…

The Corridor’s Fastest Growing Companies of 2023
I have only served as the CBJ’s managing editor for a short time, but it…
Collins Aerospace completes MS-110 flight integration on F-16 aircraft
Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, has completed flight testing for the MS-110 Multispectral Airborne…

Integrated Connection named Fastest Growing Company, again
For the second consecutive year, Integrated Connection LLC in Cedar Rapids has been recognized as…

Market After Dark returns to Cedar Rapids in August
One of the most popular downtown Cedar Rapids events is returning Saturday, Aug. 26. Market…






