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ACT Appoints Alex Thome as chief product officer

ACT has named Alex Thome as its new chief product officer. In the role, Mr. Thome will oversee product strategy for the nonprofit’s portfolio of education and workforce assessments, with a focus on product development and market direction. Mr. Thome…

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…

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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…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Drew Oetting

Drew Oetting    Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s…

Wintersteen discusses Iowa State’s COVID-19 response, fall plans

The exterior of the new $84 million Student Innovation Center at Iowa State. The facility’s…

Giving Tuesday Now takes off in the Corridor

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] A day that is usually reserved for the Tuesday after…

UFG exits personal lines in deal with Nationwide

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] United Fire & Casualty (UFG),  strategically refocusing on its commercial…

Whirlpool beats expectations despite COVID-19 sales drop

A Whirlpool employee inspects washer components. PHOTO WHIRLPOOL   By CBJ News Staff [email protected] Whirlpool…

KemPharm ADHD treatment hits regulatory milestone

By CBJ News Staff [email protected] KemPharm, Inc. announced today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…

VIDA gets big cash infusion as focus turns to lung disease

Lung computerized tomography (CT) scans are unlikely to play a major role in detection of…