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Development moratorium for certain portions of Marion being lifted
The moratorium on certain types of developments along some of the busiest commercial corridors in Marion is being lifted – with one exception. A moratorium will continue until Oct. 1 for the development of new gas stations along the Tower…
Newly-formed local nonprofit to support skilled trades
A new local nonprofit organization, Foundation for the Trades, has been formed in Iowa City…
Affordable Housing Network sells Geneva Tower, Hawthorne Hills properties
Affordable Housing Network, Inc. (AHNI) has announced the sale of two of its Cedar Rapids…
Saucy Focaccia permanently closes all locations
Saucy Focaccia, a Cedar Rapids restaurant once named on the list of Iowa’s Best Burgers…
See the CBJ’s complete list of 2022’s Most Influential people
The CBJ’s Most Influential list recognizes the people who have made the biggest mark on…
UI readies $20 million Duane Banks stadium renovation
The University of Iowa is accepting requests for qualification (RFQ) applications from construction firms for…
Drought a growing problem for farmers, businesses
When considering the most complex concerns demanding headlines in 2022, Tom Heinold of the US…
JRS Pharma expansion ‘critical’ for Cedar Rapids, pharmaceutical industry
JRS Pharma is already the world’s largest producer of cellulosic products for the pharmaceutical industry,…
Opponents dominate discussion of Wolf Carbon pipeline proposal
Opposition was the order of the evening Dec. 5 as the Iowa Utilities Board hosted…
Cybersecurity startup to launch interactive escape room game
Cybercade, a spinoff company of ProCircular in Coralville, is just weeks away from unveiling a…
Clear vision of CRBT’s local mission propels James Klein to ‘Most Influential’ leader
Even after decades as a prominent leader in the Corridor banking community, James Klein says…
Black Professionals organization to host networking mixer
Black Professionals of Johnson County and Linn County is hosting a networking mixer from 7-9:30…
Ogden & Adams to acquire Delhi Lumber
Ogden & Adams Building Solutions plans to acquire the assets of Delhi Lumber company based…
Women-led group dedicated toward Latino entrepreneurs forms
A celebratory launch for Emprendimiento Latino 5M, a new group looking to empower Latino entrepreneurs…
Cedar Rapids Tourism wins Smart Meetings’ 2022 Platinum Choice Award
Smart Meetings named Cedar Rapids Tourism a 2022 Platinum Choice Award winner on Dec. 5. …
Reynolds announces new entry-level CDL training program
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced on Dec. 5 a new opportunity for truck drivers to…
