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St. Pius X raises $21K to support Catherine McAuley Center
St. Pius X Catholic Church and its Social Justice Commission raised more than $21,000 in March for the Catherine McAuley Center through a Flash Match Campaign, offering critical support as the center grapples with deep budget cuts and staff reductions…
Excluded workers to finally receive $1,400 checks
Iowa City Council unanimously supported a resolution Aug. 16 to fund the remaining 319 excluded…
Diversity Symposium keynote stresses health equity
The CBJ’s 2022 Diversity, Inclusion & Impact Symposium kicked off Aug. 17 with a morning…
Iowa Architectural Foundation names new director
Laura Porter has been named the new director of the Iowa Architectural Foundation (IAF). Ms.…
HousingIowa Conference set for Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines
The Iowa Finance Authority will host the 2022 HousingIowa Conference Sept. 7-9 in Des Moines.…
UI Center for the Book secures millions in donations
The University of Iowa Center for the Book (UICB) has received $5.35 million in contributions…
Group advocating for Direct Payment Assistance checks
A group of residents throughout Johnson County are arguing they are owed $1,400 checks that…
Vernon Bar and Grill relocates to former Cork & Fork site
A longtime southeast Cedar Rapids restaurant has moved to a new home, bringing another longtime…
Applications accepted now for North Liberty Youth Council
The City of North Liberty has launched a new initiative inviting high school students to…
University of Iowa OPL’s jets offer flight testing for DARPA project
The University of Iowa Operator Performance Lab (OPL), a flight test laboratory that conducts research…
Corridor, Quad Cities fall in 2022 Startup City rankings
Rankings from Midwest Startups, a job and news website for startups in the Midwest region,…
Strategic Financial Solutions joins Commonwealth Financial
Strategic Financial Solutions, based in Cedar Rapids, has joined the Commonwealth Financial Network, a national…
African American Museum’s renovation campaign seeks to reach statewide audience
True to its historical mission, the African American Museum of Iowa is in the process…
MidWestOne names interim CEO after Funk in ‘serious bicycling accident’
MidWestOne Financial Group named Len D. Davaisher interim CEO on Aug. 12 while outgoing CEO…
ICAD launches Youth Entrepreneurship Ambassador Program
One rising senior at Iowa City West High School sees an opportunity to better cultivate…
The Arc of East Central Iowa is hosting annual bike ride
The Arc of East Central Iowa will hold its second annual “Bike, Pedal & Stroll:…