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Holmes Murphy releases 2025-2026 Community Impact Report, highlighting giving and volunteerism by employees

WAUKEE, Iowa — Holmes Murphy,  one of the largest privately held insurance brokerage and risk management firms in the United States, announced the release of its 2025-2026 Community Impact Report, detailing a significant increase in philanthropic efforts, driven by the…

ImOn expands its fiber network to 25,000 new addresses

ImOn Communications, LLC, a fiber broadband provider, announced Jan. 10 that the company has expanded…

ImOn

First MainStreet acquires three new agencies

First MainStreet Insurance L.C. (FMSI), an affiliate of TrueNorth Companies L.C., has added three additional…

First MainStreet

Coworking hub opens in Marion at Broad and Main project

A new coworking hub called Cowork 1107 overlooking City Square Park has opened inside of…

Cowork 1107 gives Marion business professionals the space to work or host a prospective client. CREDIT MEDCO

Iowa City’s first fashion accelerator opening this year

If you don’t immediately equate Eastern Iowa to a premier fashion hub, you’re not alone.…

Andre Wright wants to inspire a fashion revolution in Iowa City. CREDIT JORDAN WESLEY

Verbio Nevada Biorefinery completes one year of RNG production

The Verbio biorefinery in Nevada has completed its first year of injecting renewable natural gas…

An aerial shot of the Verbio Nevada Biorefinery plant with all 16 digesters assembled. CREDIT VERBIO NORTH AMERICA

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…

International Paper Cedar River Mill

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…

Alliant Energy

Raytheon considering sale of actuation unit: Bloomberg

Reports indicate that Raytheon, the corporate owner of Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, is exploring…

Raytheon Technologies Collins Aerospace Cedar Rapids

Matthew 25’s Groundswell Cafe extending hours

Starting Monday, Jan. 9, the Groundswell Cafe at Matthew 25 in Cedar Rapids will be…

Groundswell Cafe Cedar Rapids

Former Mercy Medical Center CEO wins prestigious award

The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance (CRMEA) announced Timothy Charles, former president and CEO of…

Tim Charles, former president and CEO of Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, has won the 2022 Howard Hall Excellence in Business Award. CREDIT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet joins Iowa City Marketplace

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is the latest major tenant to take its business to Iowa City…

Ollie's Bargain Outlet is opening at Iowa City Marketplace this year. CREDIT NOAH TONG

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…

Ingredion worker strike

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…