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Eggs fry on the grill of Feedwell Kitchen & Bakery during a previous Downtown Farmers Market in Cedar Rapids. Farm-fresh eggs are expected to be in high demand at markets this year. CREDIT CINDY HADISH

Corridor farmers markets: Farm-fresh eggs in high demand

Free-range chickens lead the good life on Ewetopian Farm in rural Vinton, but Jessica Moessner worries that a delay in receiving their chick order could mean fewer eggs to sell as farmers markets begin this May. “It took a lot…

Iowa unemployment claims increase slightly

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Iowa Workforce Development reports that 14,586 initial unemployment insurance claims…

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center reopening with renovations

The Hotel at Kirkwood Center. CREDIT KIRKWOOD By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The Hotel at…

Latest coronavirus updates, 5/28/20

Ed. note: The CBJ is working hard to keep you up to date on the…

Corporate Games Virtual Challenge begins June 1

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the Corridor Corporate Games (CCG) to…

UI Health Network Rehabilitation Hospital to open June 1

Speakers representing University of Iowa Health Care and Encompass Health participate in the virtual ribbon…

Voxello plays its part in helping COVID-19 patients communicate

Communication between caregiver and patient can often be hindered if the patient has a physical…

Iowa tech, AI joins the fight against COVID-19

Workers at Integrated DNA Technologies package test kits for distribution. CREDIT IDT  By CBJ News…

Greater CR Community Foundation extends grant deadline

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation has extended its summer…

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Farm aid program now open for applications

Farmers and ranchers who have been hurt financially by the coronavirus pandemic have an opportunity…

Iowa’s unemployment rate increases to 10.2% in April

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Iowa’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased to 10.2% in April,…

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Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital opens in Coralville

The Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital in Coralville on May 20. The new facility is…

The Accel Group to expand at The Fountains in CR

A building in The Fountains development in northeast Cedar Rapids. CREDIT CBJ   By CBJ…

Reopenings set for movie theaters, bars and museums

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaking at a recent coronavirus press conference. CREDIT FACEBOOK By CBJ News…

Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Bob Downer

If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already…

Brucemore and Feed Iowa First begin produce partnership

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Brucemore and Feed Iowa First, two non-profit organizations in Cedar…