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Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s vice president of education, Nate Klein.

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s Klein recipient of national Rising Star award

Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa’s vice president of education, Nate Klein, has been named a recipient of the national JA USA Rising Star Award. The honor recognizes emerging leaders within the network who demonstrate leadership, impact and commitment to the…

Two new ‘seeds’ taking root in Johnson County

Local leaders preparing to launch seed fund, matching loan program in 2020. By Katharine Carlon…

Medtech for the masses

UnityPoint leaders and Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance ambassadors help cut the ribbon on generate…

Real Success with Nate Kaeding: Gary Rozek

Gary Rozek talks with Nate Kaeding during a recent recording session at the CBJ Studios…

Amazon’s coming to town

By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Economic development officials say an Amazon “last mile” fulfillment center coming…

Amazon’s coming to town

By Katharine Carlon [email protected] Economic development officials say an Amazon “last mile” fulfillment center coming…

Marion boutique offers a ‘mode’ for giving back

Danielle Rings, owner of MODE in Marion and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2019 “Outstanding…

Marion boutique offers a ‘mode’ for giving back

Danielle Rings, owner of MODE in Marion and the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ 2019 “Outstanding…

‘The Preserve’ focuses on affordability in North Liberty

The first homes are going up at The Preserve, a major subdivision near Centennial Park…

‘The Preserve’ focuses on affordability in North Liberty

The first homes are going up at The Preserve, a major subdivision near Centennial Park…

Paving the way for a wider I-380

Corridor residents had mixed reactions to a proposal to widen I-380 to six lanes at…

How must the Corridor change over the next 15 years?

For the CBJ’s 15th anniversary issue this past summer, we asked community leaders to look…

World Class Industries keeps growing in Hiawatha

World Class Industries employees sit for a photo during the Nov. 7 open house and…

Diversity Straight Up: Marci Chickering

In the latest episode of the new CBJ podcast, “Diversity Straight Up,” hosts Sarika Bhakta…

Building even greener homes in the Corridor

Legacy GreenBuilders & Developers President Chris Mottinger and dog Ellie Mae outside his Solon office.…

Disruptive launch fueled Hames Homes success

Curt and Norma Hames founded what is now known as Hames Homes in 1969. The…