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Six Corridor companies receive SBA loans in December
The U.S. Small Business Administration has released its monthly approval figures for loans in Iowa for the month of December 2025, and six Corridor companies received loans under the program. According to the SBA report, local companies receiving loans in…
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…
Anonymous $2M gift enables Cedar Rapids senior center construction
An anonymous donor has contributed $2 million toward Horizons’ planned Center for Older Adults, bringing…
CBJ Newsmakers: Cedar Crossing Casino construction running month ahead of schedule
Officials from Peninsula Pacific Entertainment said that as of mid-November, construction was said to be…
Allsop gift to name park, Busse westside library spaces
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation announced a major gift from the Robert & Elizabeth…
Loren Hartelt to lead Downtown Cedar Rapids commission
Loren Hartelt of CRST will become the new chair of the Downtown Cedar Rapids Self-Supported…
