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