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Regents pause decision on controversial policy allowing students to opt out of DEI, CRT coursework
The Iowa Board of Regents are revisiting a policy that would excuse students from taking required courses that have “substantial” diversity, equity and inclusion or critical race theory content. The Regents’ June 11 meeting was the first of two readings…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Mark Nolte
Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature…
2020 should be a fair year, if you live in the right place
Kevin Depew, deputy chief economist at RSM US LLP, offers his thoughts on the business…
ContinuumAg heads to Memphis for ag accelerator
ContinuumAg founder and CEO Mitchell Hora, who will lead the Washington-based startup through AgLaunch365 accelerator.…
CR to hire workforce development specialist
An aerial view of the city of Cedar Rapids. CREDIT EXPEDITED FREIGHT By Dave…
Tom Cilek’s New Best Friend: Mike Hodge
If you’ve been in the Corridor business community for even a short time, you already…
Watts Group bringing senior co-op to Brown Deer
The front of the planned Brown Deer Co-op in Coralville, which will be built over…
Two big CR projects set to pop in 2020
A preliminary rendering of the NewBo gateway project shown from 10th Avenue SE, looking down…
Downtown Rotary celebrates 5K milestone with CEO’s visit
Rotary International General Secretary and CEO John Hewko offered his thoughts on the organization’s opportunities…
Rewrite of CRA has bankers feeling optimistic
The Community Reinvestment Act helps ensure that banks make credit available to their entire community,…
Roberts tapped to take UWECI into the future
Kristin Roberts By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Kristin Roberts, the newly named president and CEO…
Collins Insurance launches to serve CCCU members
A crew works on the new building that will house Collins Community Credit Union headquarters…
Diversity Straight Up: Bringing your whole self to work
Jeff Disterhoft talks leadership and privilege with Diversity Straight Up hosts Sarika Bhakta and Anthony…
2020 Vision: Forecasting this year’s business trends
Compiled by CBJ News Staff [email protected] In early December, we asked roughly two-dozen leaders from…
Sustainability built-in at Iowa’s first cohousing development
A group of Prairie Hill residents takes time out of their Saturday morning activities for…
Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Jessica Schamberger
Sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, this is the latest edition of the CBJ’s new podcast feature…
