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Kirkwood receives nearly $625,000 in annual TRIO grants
Kirkwood Community College has secured two federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants totaling $624,895 annually for the next five years. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, aims to improve retention and graduation rates for students who…
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…
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…
