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New AC by Marriott hotel hailed as latest chapter in revitalization of Cedar Rapids’ west side
As construction equipment rumbled in the background, developers and local leaders celebrated Thursday’s groundbreaking for the new AC by Marriott hotel in Kingston Yard as the latest chapter in the ongoing renaissance of the west-side Cedar Rapids neighborhood. “If you…
Cedar Ridge becomes Iowa’s best-selling bourbon
Cedar Ridge Iowa Straight Bourbon is the state’s top-selling 750 ml. bourbon, according to the…
Diversity Straight Up: ‘Looking Up’ and driving change
In the Season 2 debut of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta…
Godwin named permanent CEO at ACT
Janet Godwin Janet Godwin has been named the permanent CEO of ACT Inc., the Iowa…
Heavy demand, disruptions keep appliance customers waiting
Retailers are having difficulty keeping up with an onslaught of customer demand for appliances, particularly…
Wind on the rise in Iowa
Iowa’s wind, which last year became the state’s largest source of electrical power, has reached…
Wind on the rise in Iowa
Iowa’s wind, which last year became the state’s largest source of electrical power, has reached…
NewBoCo announces changes as Engelmann steps down
Eric Engelmann Eric Engelmann plans to step down from his role as NewBoCo’s executive director…
BAE Systems breaks ground on new Cedar Rapids facility
This rendering from OPN Architects shows the new BAE Systems facility to be built at 7825…
BAE Systems breaks ground on new Cedar Rapids facility
This rendering from OPN Architects shows the new BAE Systems facility to be built at 7825…
The pandemic changed banking, but what will stick?
Seven months after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and eight months after a recession…
The pandemic changed banking, but what will stick?
Seven months after COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic and eight months after a recession…
UIHC and Siemens establish 10-year partnership
Siemens Healthineers and University of Iowa Health Care have established a 10-year Value Partnership that…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index increases again
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), used by state officials to forecast tax revenues, increased…
Regents release details on new UI presidential search
The Iowa Board of Regents has released new details on the leaders and composition of…
ICR Iowa reorganizing with focus on external marketing
An economic development venture launched three years ago to market the Iowa City-Cedar Rapids area…
