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Iowa Leading Indicators Index again up slightly in February
The Iowa Leading Indicators Index (ILII) increased to 107.0 in February from 106.7 in January, a slight increase of .3%, according to the latest report from the Iowa Department of Revenue. The monthly diffusion index remained unchanged at 62.5 from…
General Mills raises outlook as food sales spike
Cheerios line the shelves in a file photo. CREDIT CBJ By CBJ News Staff [email protected]…

More Collins furloughs likely as Raytheon reports loss
A sign outside Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids. CREDIT KCRG-TV9 By CBJ News Staff…

Diversity Straight Up: Caring for Diverse Communities
In the latest (remote) episode of the CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta…

Cedar Rapids business reopening toolkit available
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] A comprehensive business reopening guide is now available for businesses…

Lindale Mall will open for business on Wednesday
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Lindale Mall in Cedar Rapids, which has been closed since…

2020 Best of the Corridor Awards to honor our best
It has been anything but a normal spring, but the CBJ is ready to spread…

Small shops widen ways to connect with customers
Steven Ginsberg, of Ginsberg Jewelers in Cedar Rapids, has made it a point to stay…

Buie named president at Involta
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Involta, a national based provider of cloud, managed IT and…
Buie named president at Involta
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Involta, a national based provider of cloud, managed IT and…
CID implementing new protocols to boost traveler safety
A vinyl floor sticker at the Eastern Iowa Airport reminding travelers to maintain social distancing.…

Corridor malls in next round of business reopenings
Coral Ridge Mall. CREDIT Brookfield Properties By CBJ News Staff [email protected] A public health proclamation…

Kirkwood plans virtual graduation ceremony
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Kirkwood Community College will hold an online virtual commencement ceremony…

CR Downtown Farmers Market to have drive-thru format
Produce will be available to order online through the Cedar Rapids Downtown Farmers Market. CREDIT…

UFG takes loss as claims rise, investments suffer
By CBJ News Staff [email protected] United Fire Group reported a loss of $2.90 per share…

Commercial projects forge on, but future looms large
Construction continues with more stringent health and safety measures at the Xtream Arena and the…
