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This rendering shows the design of one of the four-plex townhomes in the Ginkgo Ridge development in southwest Cedar Rapids. The homes are being built under the ROOTs derecho recovery program. CREDIT CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS

Cedar Rapids opens applications for ROOTS homeownership program

The City of Cedar Rapids is now accepting applications for its ROOTs homeownership program, an initiative designed to provide affordable single-family housing and down payment assistance to low- and moderate-income residents. The program, which stands for Rebuilding Ownership Opportunities Together,…

Lepic-Kroeger adds two new partners to its firm

Lepic-Kroeger, REALTORS of Iowa City has announced the addition of two new partners to its…

Grand Impact applications open to area nonprofits

Cedar Rapids-area human service nonprofits are invited to apply for 2024’s Grand Impact, a pitch-style…

Skogman merges two of its remodeling companies

Cedar Rapids-based Skogman Companies has combined two of its remodeling companies under a single brand.…

Solon park recognized with architecture award

The Iowa Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (IA ASLA) has recognized several…

Marion Public Library is hosting a community shred event

The Marion Public Library is partnering with Advantage Archives to offer a community shred event…

Marion library exterior

Iowa City Area HBA names new president, board of directors

The Greater Iowa City Area Home Builders Association announced its 2024 board of directors, with…

UI Venture School is accepting applications for spring cohort

The University of Iowa Venture School entrepreneurial training program is now accepting applications for its…

The John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center is honoring 13 individuals for their contribution toward innovation and entrepreneurship.

CBJ Newsmakers: Official downtown plans to be set in motion

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

Downtown Cedar Rapids

CBJ Newsmakers: Tower Terrace Road project path remains unclear

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

CBJ Newsmakers: Iowa City Marketplace sale imminent

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

Brookwood Capital Advisors is selling the Iowa City Marketplace in auction next month. CREDIT NOAH TONG

CBJ Newsmakers: Transamerica, Tata partnership ‘wasn’t working for either party’

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

Transamerica

CBJ Newsmakers: New Steindler clinic eyes 2025 completion

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

steindler clinic rendering

CBJ Newsmakers: State IEDA board awards $1.85 million grant for Collins Aerospace expansion

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

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

CBJ Newsmakers: Westdale’s rebirth nearly complete

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

Westdale Town Center

CBJ Newsmakers: Lindale Mall sold to New York firm

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

Lindale Mall entrance