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EntreFEST to be held in Iowa City in 2026
The 2026 edition of EntreFEST will be held in Iowa City, organizers announced Wednesday, Sept. 24 at an event hosted jointly by 1 Million Cups’ Cedar Rapids and Iowa City chapters at the Cedar Ridge Distillery near Swisher. ““EntreFEST is…
Verbio Nevada Biorefinery completes one year of RNG production
The Verbio biorefinery in Nevada has completed its first year of injecting renewable natural gas…
International Paper planning $103 million expansion of Cedar Rapids plant
UPDATE: Memphis, Tennessee-based International Paper is planning a $103 million expansion of its Cedar River…
Alliant Energy again named among Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies
For the third consecutive year, Alliant Energy has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s…
Raytheon considering sale of actuation unit: Bloomberg
Reports indicate that Raytheon, the corporate owner of Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, is exploring…
Matthew 25’s Groundswell Cafe extending hours
Starting Monday, Jan. 9, the Groundswell Cafe at Matthew 25 in Cedar Rapids will be…
Former Mercy Medical Center CEO wins prestigious award
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) announced Timothy Charles, former president and CEO of…
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet joins Iowa City Marketplace
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the latest major tenant to take its business to Iowa City…
Firefighters union, Sen. Sanders express support for striking Ingredion workers
As both sides in a protracted union strike against Ingredion in Cedar Rapids continue to…
CBJ Newsmakers: GoDaddy plans to move from Hiawatha to Cedar Rapids
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
CBJ Newsmakers: African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience
This story is a part of the CBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the…
Cornell College hires Flege as new vice president, COO/CFO
Cornell College, a liberal arts college located in Mount Vernon, Iowa, has hired Kelly Flege…
Iowa Care Community board of directors names new CEO
Following the retirement of former CEO Karla Kamal in June, Sara Krieger has been named…
IBC projects positive six-month economic outlook for Iowa
The Iowa Business Council (IBC) has released its fourth-quarter Economic Outlook Survey for 2022, with…
Andale Cantina Bar & Grill opens North Liberty location
A Mexican restaurant featuring authentic dishes and margaritas has opened in North Liberty at 780…
SBA approves $14.9 million in Iowa small business loans in December
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has released its monthly loan approval figures in Iowa…
