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Iowa Leading Indicators index inches up in November despite federal data gaps
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index rose 0.1% in November to 107.6 from a revised 107.5 in October, according to data released this week by the Iowa Department of Revenue. The monthly diffusion index increased to 68.8 in November from 31.3…
North Liberty, Greater Iowa City, Inc. launch small business grant program
Small businesses in North Liberty can apply for grants up to $10,000 through a new…
Linn County approves first reading of rezoning for Duane Arnold nuclear plant
Before a packed house of local residents, business and industry leaders, the Linn County Board…
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…
