News
$250k donated to UI International Writing Program after loss of federal funding
A $250,000 donation has been awarded to the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program in response to the U.S. Department of State terminating the program’s grants. Donor Hugh F. Culverhouse Jr. is an investor and lawyer from Sarasota, Florida with…
$51M ‘Banjo Block’ project receives CR’s support
A rendering of the proposed “Banjo block” project in downtown Cedar Rapids. CREDIT City of…
Heen named president of MercyOne Medical Group
Rob Heen By CBJ News Staff [email protected] MercyOne has announced that Rob Heen has joined…
Iowa ABD introduces COVID-19 compliance checklist
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) has announced it will…
From forge to high-tech auto haven
Instructor Jonathon Pope activates “bugs” he installs into vehicle electronics and assigns students to diagnose…
Making school work
By Katharine Carlon [email protected] School is back in session across much of the Corridor, and…
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center set to close Saturday
FEMA Disaster Recovery Center, Cedar Rapids CREDIT: KCRG-TV9 By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The FEMA Disaster…
Medical cannabidiol dispensary approved for Iowa City
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Iowa Cannabis Co. East LLC has been approved to receive…
Raytheon Technologies to cut more than 15,000 positions
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Collins Aerospace parent Raytheon Technologies will eliminate more than 15,000…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Marty Lenss
Marty Lenss speaks to the CBJ’s Economic Forecast Luncheon in January 2019, as part of…
Collins secures $103M contract for helicopter avionics
The UH-60M helicopter. SOURCE WIKIPEDIA By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Collins Aerospace, a unit of…
Big Ten reverses decision, fall football will resume
Hawkeye football players taking the field in 2019. CREDIT KCRG-TV9 By CBJ News Staff [email protected]…
New IowaWORKS app connects job seekers with services
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Iowa Workforce Development has announced the launch of the new…
Iowa Leading Indicators Index shows increase in July
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII), used by state officials…
Rainer Blair named president, CEO of Danaher Corp.
Rainer Blair. CREDIT DANAHER By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Danaher Corp., the parent company of…
Branstad stepping down as U.S. ambassador to China
Terry Branstad The U.S. Ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, is stepping down amid tensions with…